GDQ
Gondar
Ethiopia
12,806 km
7,957 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
12,806 km
7,957 mi / 6,915 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

GDQ UIO
Airport Name Gonder Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code GDQ UIO
ICAO Code HAGN SEQM
City Gondar Quito
Country Ethiopia Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Guayaquil
Elevation 6,449 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 12.520000, 37.430000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Gondar (GDQ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gonder Airport (GDQ) in Gondar, Ethiopia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 12,806 kilometers (7,957 miles / 6,915 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 Ethiopia 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 01:55 in Gondar, it's 17:55 in Quito. With a 8-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 2,751 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Gonder Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Gondar (GDQ) follows a heading of 76° (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 Gonder Airport (GDQ) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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