SPX
Giza
Egypt
11,858 km
7,368 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
11,858 km
7,368 mi / 6,403 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
280°
west

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Airport Comparison

SPX UIO
Airport Name Sphinx International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code SPX UIO
ICAO Code HESX SEQM
City Giza Quito
Country Egypt Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Guayaquil
Elevation 553 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 30.110000, 30.890000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Giza (SPX) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sphinx International Airport (SPX) in Giza, Egypt to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 11,858 kilometers (7,368 miles / 6,403 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:08 in Giza, it's 07:08 in Quito. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,647 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Sphinx International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Giza (SPX) follows a heading of 58° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sphinx International Airport (SPX) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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