Airport Comparison
| OBS | UIO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Aubenas-Ardeche Meridional Airport | Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre |
| IATA Code | OBS | UIO |
| ICAO Code | LFHO | SEQM |
| City | Aubenas/Ardeche Meridional | Quito |
| Country | France | Ecuador |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris | America/Guayaquil |
| Elevation | 923 ft | 9,200 ft |
| Coordinates | 44.540000, 4.370000 | -0.130000, -78.360000 |
Aubenas/Ardeche Meridional (OBS) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Aubenas-Ardeche Meridional Airport (OBS) in Aubenas/Ardeche Meridional, France to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 9,442 kilometers (5,867 miles / 5,098 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 265°.
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 France with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 17:30 in Aubenas/Ardeche Meridional, it's 11:30 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 8,277 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Aubenas-Ardeche Meridional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Aubenas/Ardeche Meridional (OBS) follows a heading of 45° (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 Aubenas-Ardeche Meridional Airport (OBS) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.