UIO
Quito
Ecuador
8,382 km
5,208 miles
XGA
Gaoua
Burkina Faso
Distance
8,382 km
5,208 mi / 4,526 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

UIO XGA
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Gaoua Airport
IATA Code UIO XGA
ICAO Code SEQM DFOG
City Quito Gaoua
Country Ecuador Burkina Faso
Timezone America/Guayaquil Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 9,200 ft 912 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 10.300000, -3.250000

Quito (UIO) to Gaoua (XGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Gaoua Airport (XGA) in Gaoua, Burkina Faso is 8,382 kilometers (5,208 miles / 4,526 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 Ecuador with Burkina Faso. 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 05:51 in Quito, it's 10:51 in Gaoua. 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 8,288 feet between the two airports. Gaoua 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 Gaoua (XGA) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 267° (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 Gaoua Airport (XGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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