GMD
Ben Slimane
Morocco
8,280 km
5,145 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
8,280 km
5,145 mi / 4,471 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Casablanca
Heading
259°
west

Airport Comparison

GMD UIO
Airport Name Ben Slimane Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code GMD UIO
ICAO Code GMMB SEQM
City Ben Slimane Quito
Country Morocco Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Casablanca America/Guayaquil
Elevation 627 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 33.660000, -7.220000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Ben Slimane (GMD) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ben Slimane Airport (GMD) in Ben Slimane, Morocco to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 8,280 kilometers (5,145 miles / 4,471 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 259°.

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 Morocco 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 17:36 in Ben Slimane, it's 11:36 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 8,573 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Ben Slimane Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Ben Slimane (GMD) follows a heading of 55° (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 Ben Slimane Airport (GMD) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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