POG
Port Gentil
Gabon
9,686 km
6,019 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
9,686 km
6,019 mi / 5,230 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Libreville
Heading
270°
west

Airport Comparison

POG UIO
Airport Name Port Gentil Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code POG UIO
ICAO Code FOOG SEQM
City Port Gentil Quito
Country Gabon Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Libreville America/Guayaquil
Elevation 13 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -0.710000, 8.750000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Port Gentil (POG) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Gentil Airport (POG) in Port Gentil, Gabon to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 9,686 kilometers (6,019 miles / 5,230 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 Gabon 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 11:05 in Port Gentil, it's 05:05 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 9,187 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Port Gentil Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Port Gentil (POG) follows a heading of 91° (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 Gentil Airport (POG) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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