PZU
Port Sudan
Sudan
12,686 km
7,882 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
12,686 km
7,882 mi / 6,850 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Khartoum
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

PZU UIO
Airport Name Port Sudan New International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code PZU UIO
ICAO Code HSPN SEQM
City Port Sudan Quito
Country Sudan Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Khartoum America/Guayaquil
Elevation 135 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 19.430000, 37.230000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Port Sudan (PZU) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Sudan New International Airport (PZU) in Port Sudan, Sudan to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 12,686 kilometers (7,882 miles / 6,850 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 03:03 in Port Sudan, it's 20:03 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 9,065 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Port Sudan New International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Port Sudan (PZU) follows a heading of 69° (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 Port Sudan New International Airport (PZU) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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