LTC
Lai
Chad
10,521 km
6,538 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
10,521 km
6,538 mi / 5,681 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Ndjamena
Heading
271°
west

Airport Comparison

LTC UIO
Airport Name Lai Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code LTC UIO
ICAO Code FTTH SEQM
City Lai Quito
Country Chad Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Ndjamena America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,171 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 9.400000, 16.300000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Lai (LTC) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lai Airport (LTC) in Lai, Chad to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 10,521 kilometers (6,538 miles / 5,681 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 Chad 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 19:21 in Lai, it's 13:21 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 8,029 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Lai Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

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

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