UIO
Quito
Ecuador
11,910 km
7,400 miles
UVL
El Kharga Airport
Egypt
Distance
11,910 km
7,400 mi / 6,431 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
63°
east northeast

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UIO UVL
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre El Kharga Airport
IATA Code UIO UVL
ICAO Code SEQM HEKG
City Quito N/A
Country Ecuador Egypt
Timezone America/Guayaquil Africa/Cairo
Elevation 9,200 ft 192 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 25.470000, 30.590000

Quito (UIO) to El Kharga Airport (UVL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to El Kharga Airport (UVL) in El Kharga Airport, Egypt is 11,910 kilometers (7,400 miles / 6,431 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:58 in Quito, it's 02:58 in El Kharga Airport. 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 9,008 feet between the two airports. El Kharga Airport sits lower than Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from El Kharga Airport (UVL) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 278° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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