THI
Tichitt
Mauritania
7,786 km
4,838 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
7,786 km
4,838 mi / 4,204 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
263°
west

Airport Comparison

THI UIO
Airport Name Tichitt Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code THI UIO
ICAO Code GQNC SEQM
City Tichitt Quito
Country Mauritania Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott America/Guayaquil
Elevation 561 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 18.450000, -9.520000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Tichitt (THI) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tichitt Airport (THI) in Tichitt, Mauritania to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 7,786 kilometers (4,838 miles / 4,204 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mauritania 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 10:36 in Tichitt, it's 05:36 in Quito. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,639 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Tichitt Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Tichitt (THI) follows a heading of 70° (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 Tichitt Airport (THI) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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