PBJ
Paama Island
Vanuatu
12,491 km
7,761 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
12,491 km
7,761 mi / 6,744 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Efate
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

PBJ UIO
Airport Name Tavie Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code PBJ UIO
ICAO Code NVSI SEQM
City Paama Island Quito
Country Vanuatu Ecuador
Timezone Pacific/Efate America/Guayaquil
Elevation 0 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -16.440000, 168.260000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Paama Island (PBJ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tavie Airport (PBJ) in Paama Island, Vanuatu to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 12,491 kilometers (7,761 miles / 6,744 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 21:41 in Paama Island, it's 05:41 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 9,200 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Tavie Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Paama Island (PBJ) 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 Tavie Airport (PBJ) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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