TBJ
Tabarka
Tunisia
9,771 km
6,071 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
9,771 km
6,071 mi / 5,276 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Tunis
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

TBJ UIO
Airport Name Tabarka 7 Novembre Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code TBJ UIO
ICAO Code DTKA SEQM
City Tabarka Quito
Country Tunisia Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Tunis America/Guayaquil
Elevation 230 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 36.980000, 8.880000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Tabarka (TBJ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tabarka 7 Novembre Airport (TBJ) in Tabarka, Tunisia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 9,771 kilometers (6,071 miles / 5,276 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 Tunisia 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 19:17 in Tabarka, it's 13:17 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 8,970 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Tabarka 7 Novembre Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Tabarka (TBJ) follows a heading of 53° (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 Tabarka 7 Novembre Airport (TBJ) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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