FUT
Futuna Island
WF
11,050 km
6,866 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
11,050 km
6,866 mi / 5,966 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Wallis
Heading
93°
east

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FUT UIO
Airport Name Pointe Vele Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code FUT UIO
ICAO Code NLWF SEQM
City Futuna Island Quito
Country WF Ecuador
Timezone Pacific/Wallis America/Guayaquil
Elevation 20 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -14.310000, -178.070000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Futuna Island (FUT) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pointe Vele Airport (FUT) in Futuna Island, WF to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 11,050 kilometers (6,866 miles / 5,966 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:39 in Futuna Island, it's 20:39 in Quito. With a 17-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 9,180 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Pointe Vele Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Futuna Island (FUT) follows a heading of 255° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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