PHC
Port Harcourt
Nigeria
9,489 km
5,896 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
9,489 km
5,896 mi / 5,124 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

PHC UIO
Airport Name Port Harcourt International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code PHC UIO
ICAO Code DNPO SEQM
City Port Harcourt Quito
Country Nigeria Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Guayaquil
Elevation 87 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 5.020000, 6.950000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Port Harcourt (PHC) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) in Port Harcourt, Nigeria to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 9,489 kilometers (5,896 miles / 5,124 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 Nigeria 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 16:38 in Port Harcourt, it's 10:38 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 9,113 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Port Harcourt International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Port Harcourt (PHC) follows a heading of 85° (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 Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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