FYT
Faya Largeau Airport
Chad
10,802 km
6,712 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
10,802 km
6,712 mi / 5,833 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Ndjamena
Heading
272°
west

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FYT UIO
Airport Name Faya Largeau Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code FYT UIO
ICAO Code FTTY SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Chad Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Ndjamena America/Guayaquil
Elevation 771 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 17.920000, 19.110000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Faya Largeau Airport (FYT) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faya Largeau Airport (FYT) in Faya Largeau Airport, Chad to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 10,802 kilometers (6,712 miles / 5,833 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 Chad 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 15:58 in Faya Largeau Airport, it's 09:58 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 8,429 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Faya Largeau Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Faya Largeau Airport (FYT) follows a heading of 72° (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 Faya Largeau Airport (FYT) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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