SBI
Koundara
Guinea
7,302 km
4,537 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
7,302 km
4,537 mi / 3,943 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Conakry
Heading
264°
west

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SBI UIO
Airport Name Sambailo Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code SBI UIO
ICAO Code GUSB SEQM
City Koundara Quito
Country Guinea Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Conakry America/Guayaquil
Elevation 295 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 12.570000, -13.360000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Koundara (SBI) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sambailo Airport (SBI) in Koundara, Guinea to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 7,302 kilometers (4,537 miles / 3,943 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Guinea 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 15:00 in Koundara, it's 10:00 in Quito. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,905 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Sambailo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Koundara (SBI) follows a heading of 76° (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 Sambailo Airport (SBI) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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