MGQ
Mogadishu
Somalia
13,748 km
8,543 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
13,748 km
8,543 mi / 7,424 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
271°
west

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MGQ UIO
Airport Name Aden Adde International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code MGQ UIO
ICAO Code HCMM SEQM
City Mogadishu Quito
Country Somalia Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/Guayaquil
Elevation 29 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 2.010000, 45.300000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Mogadishu (MGQ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) in Mogadishu, Somalia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 13,748 kilometers (8,543 miles / 7,424 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 Somalia 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 22:02 in Mogadishu, it's 14:02 in Quito. With a 8-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 9,171 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Aden Adde International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Mogadishu (MGQ) follows a heading of 88° (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 Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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