TOB
Tobruk
Libya
11,172 km
6,942 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
11,172 km
6,942 mi / 6,032 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
276°
west

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TOB UIO
Airport Name Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code TOB UIO
ICAO Code HLGN SEQM
City Tobruk Quito
Country Libya Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Tripoli America/Guayaquil
Elevation 519 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 31.860000, 23.910000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Tobruk (TOB) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport (TOB) in Tobruk, Libya to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 11,172 kilometers (6,942 miles / 6,032 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 Libya 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 15:22 in Tobruk, it's 08:22 in Quito. With a 7-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 8,681 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Tobruk (TOB) 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 Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport (TOB) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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