NHF
New Halfa
Sudan
12,589 km
7,822 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
12,589 km
7,822 mi / 6,798 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Khartoum
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

NHF UIO
Airport Name New Halfa Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code NHF UIO
ICAO Code HSNW SEQM
City New Halfa Quito
Country Sudan Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Khartoum America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,480 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 15.360000, 35.730000 -0.130000, -78.360000

New Halfa (NHF) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Halfa Airport (NHF) in New Halfa, Sudan to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 12,589 kilometers (7,822 miles / 6,798 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 Sudan 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 13:45 in New Halfa, it's 06:45 in Quito. With a 7-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 7,720 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than New Halfa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to New Halfa (NHF) follows a heading of 73° (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 New Halfa Airport (NHF) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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