Airport Comparison
| AHU | UIO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Cherif Al Idrissi Airport | Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre |
| IATA Code | AHU | UIO |
| ICAO Code | GMTA | SEQM |
| City | Al Hoceima | Quito |
| Country | Morocco | Ecuador |
| Timezone | Africa/Casablanca | America/Guayaquil |
| Elevation | 95 ft | 9,200 ft |
| Coordinates | 35.180000, -3.840000 | -0.130000, -78.360000 |
Al Hoceima (AHU) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Cherif Al Idrissi Airport (AHU) in Al Hoceima, Morocco to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 8,615 kilometers (5,353 miles / 4,652 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 261°.
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 Morocco with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 18:33 in Al Hoceima, it's 12:33 in Quito. With a 6-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 9,105 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Cherif Al Idrissi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Al Hoceima (AHU) follows a heading of 54° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Cherif Al Idrissi Airport (AHU) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.