GSQ
Shark El Oweinat International Airport
Egypt
11,763 km
7,309 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
11,763 km
7,309 mi / 6,351 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

GSQ UIO
Airport Name Shark El Oweinat International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code GSQ UIO
ICAO Code HEOW SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Egypt Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Guayaquil
Elevation 859 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 22.590000, 28.720000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Shark El Oweinat International Airport (GSQ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shark El Oweinat International Airport (GSQ) in Shark El Oweinat International Airport, Egypt to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 11,763 kilometers (7,309 miles / 6,351 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 Egypt 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 10:54 in Shark El Oweinat International Airport, it's 03:54 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 8,341 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Shark El Oweinat International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Shark El Oweinat International Airport (GSQ) follows a heading of 67° (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 Shark El Oweinat International Airport (GSQ) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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