SLS
Silistra
Bulgaria
11,252 km
6,992 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
11,252 km
6,992 mi / 6,076 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
281°
west

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SLS UIO
Airport Name Silistra Polkovnik Lambrinovo Airfield Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code SLS UIO
ICAO Code LBSS SEQM
City Silistra Quito
Country Bulgaria Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Guayaquil
Elevation 351 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 44.060000, 27.180000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Silistra (SLS) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Silistra Polkovnik Lambrinovo Airfield (SLS) in Silistra, Bulgaria to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 11,252 kilometers (6,992 miles / 6,076 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 Bulgaria with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:24 in Silistra, it's 11:24 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 8,849 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Silistra Polkovnik Lambrinovo Airfield. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Silistra (SLS) follows a heading of 45° (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 Silistra Polkovnik Lambrinovo Airfield (SLS) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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