SOZ
Solenzara
France
9,833 km
6,110 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
9,833 km
6,110 mi / 5,309 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Paris
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

SOZ UIO
Airport Name Solenzara (BA 126) Air Base Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code SOZ UIO
ICAO Code LFKS SEQM
City Solenzara Quito
Country France Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Guayaquil
Elevation 28 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 41.920000, 9.410000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Solenzara (SOZ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Solenzara (BA 126) Air Base (SOZ) in Solenzara, France to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 9,833 kilometers (6,110 miles / 5,309 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 France 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 01:19 in Solenzara, it's 19:19 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 9,172 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Solenzara (BA 126) Air Base. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Solenzara (SOZ) follows a heading of 48° (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 Solenzara (BA 126) Air Base (SOZ) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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