MFQ
Maradi
Niger
9,523 km
5,918 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
9,523 km
5,918 mi / 5,142 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Niamey
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

MFQ UIO
Airport Name Maradi Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code MFQ UIO
ICAO Code DRRM SEQM
City Maradi Quito
Country Niger Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Niamey America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,240 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 13.500000, 7.130000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Maradi (MFQ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maradi Airport (MFQ) in Maradi, Niger to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 9,523 kilometers (5,918 miles / 5,142 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 Niger 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 03:53 in Maradi, it's 21:53 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 7,960 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Maradi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Maradi (MFQ) follows a heading of 76° (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 Maradi Airport (MFQ) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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