GBK
Gbangbatok
Sierra Leone
7,365 km
4,576 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
7,365 km
4,576 mi / 3,977 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
266°
west

Airport Comparison

GBK UIO
Airport Name Gbangbatok Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code GBK UIO
ICAO Code GFGK SEQM
City Gbangbatok Quito
Country Sierra Leone Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Freetown America/Guayaquil
Elevation 75 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 7.770000, -12.380000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Gbangbatok (GBK) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gbangbatok Airport (GBK) in Gbangbatok, Sierra Leone to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 7,365 kilometers (4,576 miles / 3,977 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 Sierra Leone 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 03:13 in Gbangbatok, it's 22:13 in Quito. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,125 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Gbangbatok Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Gbangbatok (GBK) follows a heading of 81° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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