TDJ
Tadjoura
Djibouti
13,408 km
8,331 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
13,408 km
8,331 mi / 7,240 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Djibouti
Heading
277°
west

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TDJ UIO
Airport Name Tadjoura Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code TDJ UIO
ICAO Code HDTJ SEQM
City Tadjoura Quito
Country Djibouti Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Djibouti America/Guayaquil
Elevation 246 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 11.780000, 42.920000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Tadjoura (TDJ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tadjoura Airport (TDJ) in Tadjoura, Djibouti to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 13,408 kilometers (8,331 miles / 7,240 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 Djibouti 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 23:58 in Tadjoura, it's 15:58 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 8,954 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Tadjoura Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Tadjoura (TDJ) follows a heading of 76° (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 Tadjoura Airport (TDJ) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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