NDJ
N'Djamena
Chad
10,379 km
6,449 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
10,379 km
6,449 mi / 5,604 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Ndjamena
Heading
271°
west

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NDJ UIO
Airport Name N'Djamena International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code NDJ UIO
ICAO Code FTTJ SEQM
City N'Djamena Quito
Country Chad Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Ndjamena America/Guayaquil
Elevation 968 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 12.130000, 15.030000 -0.130000, -78.360000

N'Djamena (NDJ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from N'Djamena International Airport (NDJ) in N'Djamena, Chad to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 10,379 kilometers (6,449 miles / 5,604 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 18:07 in N'Djamena, it's 12:07 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 8,232 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than N'Djamena International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to N'Djamena (NDJ) follows a heading of 78° (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 N'Djamena International Airport (NDJ) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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