FDE
Førde
Norway
9,708 km
6,032 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
9,708 km
6,032 mi / 5,242 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Oslo
Heading
265°
west

Airport Comparison

FDE UIO
Airport Name Bringeland Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code FDE UIO
ICAO Code ENBL SEQM
City Førde Quito
Country Norway Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Oslo America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,046 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 61.390000, 5.760000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Førde (FDE) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bringeland Airport (FDE) in Førde, Norway to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 9,708 kilometers (6,032 miles / 5,242 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 Norway with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:53 in Førde, it's 11:53 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 8,154 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Bringeland Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Førde (FDE) follows a heading of 28° (north 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 Bringeland Airport (FDE) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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