UIO
Quito
Ecuador
9,778 km
6,076 miles
VAC
Cloppenburg
Germany
Distance
9,778 km
6,076 mi / 5,280 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

UIO VAC
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Varrelbusch Airport
IATA Code UIO VAC
ICAO Code SEQM EDWU
City Quito Cloppenburg
Country Ecuador Germany
Timezone America/Guayaquil Europe/Berlin
Elevation 9,200 ft 128 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 52.910000, 8.040000

Quito (UIO) to Cloppenburg (VAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Varrelbusch Airport (VAC) in Cloppenburg, Germany is 9,778 kilometers (6,076 miles / 5,280 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:49 in Quito, it's 01:49 in Cloppenburg. With a 6-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 9,072 feet between the two airports. Varrelbusch 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 Cloppenburg (VAC) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 267° (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 Varrelbusch Airport (VAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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