UIO
Quito
Ecuador
7,517 km
4,671 miles
WYE
Yengema
Sierra Leone
Distance
7,517 km
4,671 mi / 4,059 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
81°
east

Airport Comparison

UIO WYE
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Yengema Airport
IATA Code UIO WYE
ICAO Code SEQM GFYE
City Quito Yengema
Country Ecuador Sierra Leone
Timezone America/Guayaquil Africa/Freetown
Elevation 9,200 ft 1,300 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 8.610000, -11.050000

Quito (UIO) to Yengema (WYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Yengema Airport (WYE) in Yengema, Sierra Leone is 7,517 kilometers (4,671 miles / 4,059 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:23 in Quito, it's 21:23 in Yengema. 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 7,900 feet between the two airports. Yengema Airport sits lower than Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Yengema (WYE) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 266° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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