RHN
Rosh Pinah
Namibia
10,493 km
6,520 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
10,493 km
6,520 mi / 5,666 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
268°
west

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RHN UIO
Airport Name Skorpion Mine Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code RHN UIO
ICAO Code FYSA SEQM
City Rosh Pinah Quito
Country Namibia Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Windhoek America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,870 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -27.880000, 16.650000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Rosh Pinah (RHN) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Skorpion Mine Airport (RHN) in Rosh Pinah, Namibia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 10,493 kilometers (6,520 miles / 5,666 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 Namibia 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 12:33 in Rosh Pinah, it's 05:33 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 7,330 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Skorpion Mine Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Rosh Pinah (RHN) follows a heading of 118° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Skorpion Mine Airport (RHN) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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