NUS
Norsup
Vanuatu
12,587 km
7,821 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
12,587 km
7,821 mi / 6,796 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Efate
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

NUS UIO
Airport Name Norsup Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code NUS UIO
ICAO Code NVSP SEQM
City Norsup Quito
Country Vanuatu Ecuador
Timezone Pacific/Efate America/Guayaquil
Elevation 23 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -16.080000, 167.400000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Norsup (NUS) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Norsup Airport (NUS) in Norsup, Vanuatu to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 12,587 kilometers (7,821 miles / 6,796 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 Vanuatu 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 01:02 in Norsup, it's 09:02 in Quito. With a 16-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 9,177 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Norsup Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Norsup (NUS) follows a heading of 252° (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 Norsup Airport (NUS) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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