ERS
Windhoek
Namibia
10,560 km
6,562 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
10,560 km
6,562 mi / 5,702 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

ERS UIO
Airport Name Eros Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code ERS UIO
ICAO Code FYWE SEQM
City Windhoek Quito
Country Namibia Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Windhoek America/Guayaquil
Elevation 5,575 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -22.610000, 17.080000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Windhoek (ERS) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eros Airport (ERS) in Windhoek, Namibia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 10,560 kilometers (6,562 miles / 5,702 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 Namibia 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 11:45 in Windhoek, it's 04:45 in Quito. With a 7-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 3,625 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Eros Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Windhoek (ERS) follows a heading of 113° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Eros Airport (ERS) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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