Airport Comparison
Quito (UIO) to Vallenar (VLR) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Vallenar Airport (VLR) in Vallenar, Chile is 3,267 kilometers (2,030 miles / 1,764 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southeast at a heading of 166°.
This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.
This is an international route connecting Ecuador with Chile. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 20:02 in Quito, it's 22:02 in Vallenar.
There is a significant elevation difference of 7,475 feet between the two airports. Vallenar 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 Vallenar (VLR) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 344° (north northwest). 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 Vallenar Airport (VLR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.