UIO
Quito
Ecuador
8,330 km
5,176 miles
XNU
Nouna
Burkina Faso
Distance
8,330 km
5,176 mi / 4,498 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

UIO XNU
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Nouna Airport
IATA Code UIO XNU
ICAO Code SEQM DFON
City Quito Nouna
Country Ecuador Burkina Faso
Timezone America/Guayaquil Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 9,200 ft 886 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 12.750000, -3.870000

Quito (UIO) to Nouna (XNU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Nouna Airport (XNU) in Nouna, Burkina Faso is 8,330 kilometers (5,176 miles / 4,498 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 22:56 in Quito, it's 03:56 in Nouna. 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 8,314 feet between the two airports. Nouna 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 Nouna (XNU) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 266° (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 Nouna Airport (XNU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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