UIO
Quito
Ecuador
13,629 km
8,468 miles
VAO
Suavanao
Solomon Islands
Distance
13,629 km
8,468 mi / 7,359 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
261°
west

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UIO VAO
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Suavanao Airport
IATA Code UIO VAO
ICAO Code SEQM AGGV
City Quito Suavanao
Country Ecuador Solomon Islands
Timezone America/Guayaquil Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 9,200 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 -7.590000, 158.730000

Quito (UIO) to Suavanao (VAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Suavanao Airport (VAO) in Suavanao, Solomon Islands is 13,629 kilometers (8,468 miles / 7,359 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:28 in Quito, it's 17:28 in Suavanao. 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. Suavanao 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 Suavanao (VAO) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 95° (east). 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 Suavanao Airport (VAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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