GHT
Ghat
Libya
9,863 km
6,128 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
9,863 km
6,128 mi / 5,325 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

GHT UIO
Airport Name Ghat Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code GHT UIO
ICAO Code HLGT SEQM
City Ghat Quito
Country Libya Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Tripoli America/Guayaquil
Elevation 2,296 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 25.150000, 10.140000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Ghat (GHT) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ghat Airport (GHT) in Ghat, Libya to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 9,863 kilometers (6,128 miles / 5,325 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 Libya 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 21:03 in Ghat, it's 14:03 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 6,904 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Ghat Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Ghat (GHT) follows a heading of 65° (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 Ghat Airport (GHT) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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