UIO
Quito
Ecuador
10,051 km
6,245 miles
WAX
Zuwara
Libya
Distance
10,051 km
6,245 mi / 5,427 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

UIO WAX
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Zwara Airport
IATA Code UIO WAX
ICAO Code SEQM HLZW
City Quito Zuwara
Country Ecuador Libya
Timezone America/Guayaquil Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 9,200 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 32.950000, 12.020000

Quito (UIO) to Zuwara (WAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Zwara Airport (WAX) in Zuwara, Libya is 10,051 kilometers (6,245 miles / 5,427 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 Libya. 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 22:36 in Quito, it's 05:36 in Zuwara. 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 9,200 feet between the two airports. Zwara 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 Zuwara (WAX) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 270° (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 Zwara Airport (WAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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