IRO
Birao
Central African Republic
11,222 km
6,973 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
11,222 km
6,973 mi / 6,060 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

IRO UIO
Airport Name Birao Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code IRO UIO
ICAO Code FEFI SEQM
City Birao Quito
Country Central African Republic Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Bangui America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,696 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 10.240000, 22.720000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Birao (IRO) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Birao Airport (IRO) in Birao, Central African Republic to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 11,222 kilometers (6,973 miles / 6,060 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 Central African Republic 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 12:20 in Birao, it's 06:20 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 7,504 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Birao Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Birao (IRO) follows a heading of 80° (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 Birao Airport (IRO) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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