Airport Comparison
Quito (UIO) to Sassandra (ZSS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Sassandra Airport (ZSS) in Sassandra, Ivory Coast is 8,040 kilometers (4,996 miles / 4,342 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 85°.
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 Ivory Coast. 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 22:40 in Quito, it's 03:40 in Sassandra. 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 8,997 feet between the two airports. Sassandra 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 Sassandra (ZSS) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 268° (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 Sassandra Airport (ZSS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.