UIO
Quito
Ecuador
11,130 km
6,916 miles
VBV
Vanua Balavu
Fiji
Distance
11,130 km
6,916 mi / 6,010 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

UIO VBV
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Vanua Balavu Airport
IATA Code UIO VBV
ICAO Code SEQM NFVB
City Quito Vanua Balavu
Country Ecuador Fiji
Timezone America/Guayaquil Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 9,200 ft 76 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 -17.270000, -178.980000

Quito (UIO) to Vanua Balavu (VBV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Vanua Balavu Airport (VBV) in Vanua Balavu, Fiji is 11,130 kilometers (6,916 miles / 6,010 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 Fiji. 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 17:58 in Quito, it's 10:58 in Vanua Balavu. 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 9,124 feet between the two airports. Vanua Balavu 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 Vanua Balavu (VBV) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 93° (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 Vanua Balavu Airport (VBV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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