MQQ
Moundou Airport
Chad
10,497 km
6,522 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
10,497 km
6,522 mi / 5,668 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Ndjamena
Heading
271°
west

Airport Comparison

MQQ UIO
Airport Name Moundou Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code MQQ UIO
ICAO Code FTTD SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Chad Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Ndjamena America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,407 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 8.620000, 16.070000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Moundou Airport (MQQ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Moundou Airport (MQQ) in Moundou Airport, Chad to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 10,497 kilometers (6,522 miles / 5,668 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 17:01 in Moundou Airport, it's 11:01 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 7,793 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Moundou Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

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

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