GOU
Garoua
Cameroon
10,200 km
6,338 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
10,200 km
6,338 mi / 5,507 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Douala
Heading
270°
west

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GOU UIO
Airport Name Garoua International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code GOU UIO
ICAO Code FKKR SEQM
City Garoua Quito
Country Cameroon Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Douala America/Guayaquil
Elevation 794 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 9.340000, 13.370000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Garoua (GOU) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Garoua International Airport (GOU) in Garoua, Cameroon to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 10,200 kilometers (6,338 miles / 5,507 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 Cameroon 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 14:11 in Garoua, it's 08:11 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 8,406 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Garoua International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Garoua (GOU) 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 Garoua International Airport (GOU) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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