OLB
Olbia
Italy
9,839 km
6,114 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
9,839 km
6,114 mi / 5,313 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Rome
Heading
269°
west

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OLB UIO
Airport Name Olbia / Costa Smeralda Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code OLB UIO
ICAO Code LIEO SEQM
City Olbia Quito
Country Italy Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Rome America/Guayaquil
Elevation 37 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 40.900000, 9.520000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Olbia (OLB) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Olbia / Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) in Olbia, Italy to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 9,839 kilometers (6,114 miles / 5,313 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 Italy 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 16:39 in Olbia, it's 10:39 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 9,163 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Olbia / Costa Smeralda Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Olbia (OLB) follows a heading of 49° (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 Olbia / Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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