TGT
Tanga
Tanzania
13,043 km
8,105 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
13,043 km
8,105 mi / 7,043 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

TGT UIO
Airport Name Tanga Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code TGT UIO
ICAO Code HTTG SEQM
City Tanga Quito
Country Tanzania Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Guayaquil
Elevation 129 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -5.090000, 39.070000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Tanga (TGT) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tanga Airport (TGT) in Tanga, Tanzania to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 13,043 kilometers (8,105 miles / 7,043 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Tanzania 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 17:46 in Tanga, it's 09:46 in Quito. With a 8-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 9,071 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Tanga Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Tanga (TGT) follows a heading of 96° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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