ELG
El Golea Airport
Algeria
9,175 km
5,701 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
9,175 km
5,701 mi / 4,954 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
265°
west

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ELG UIO
Airport Name El Golea Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code ELG UIO
ICAO Code DAUE SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Algeria Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,306 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 30.570000, 2.860000 -0.130000, -78.360000

El Golea Airport (ELG) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Golea Airport (ELG) in El Golea Airport, Algeria to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 9,175 kilometers (5,701 miles / 4,954 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 Algeria 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 07:00 in El Golea Airport, it's 01:00 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 7,894 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than El Golea Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to El Golea Airport (ELG) follows a heading of 59° (east 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 El Golea Airport (ELG) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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