UIO
Quito
Ecuador
12,060 km
7,494 miles
WHF
Wadi Halfa
Sudan
Distance
12,060 km
7,494 mi / 6,512 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
67°
east northeast

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UIO WHF
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Wadi Halfa Airport
IATA Code UIO WHF
ICAO Code SEQM HSSW
City Quito Wadi Halfa
Country Ecuador Sudan
Timezone America/Guayaquil Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 9,200 ft 961 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 21.800000, 31.520000

Quito (UIO) to Wadi Halfa (WHF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Wadi Halfa Airport (WHF) in Wadi Halfa, Sudan is 12,060 kilometers (7,494 miles / 6,512 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 Sudan. 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 02:38 in Quito, it's 09:38 in Wadi Halfa. 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 8,239 feet between the two airports. Wadi Halfa 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 Wadi Halfa (WHF) 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 Wadi Halfa Airport (WHF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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