UIO
Quito
Ecuador
12,494 km
7,763 miles
VLS
Valesdir
Vanuatu
Distance
12,494 km
7,763 mi / 6,746 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
252°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

UIO VLS
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Valesdir Airport
IATA Code UIO VLS
ICAO Code SEQM NVSV
City Quito Valesdir
Country Ecuador Vanuatu
Timezone America/Guayaquil Pacific/Efate
Elevation 9,200 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 -16.800000, 168.180000

Quito (UIO) to Valesdir (VLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Valesdir Airport (VLS) in Valesdir, Vanuatu is 12,494 kilometers (7,763 miles / 6,746 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 Vanuatu. 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 02:58 in Quito, it's 18:58 in Valesdir. 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 9,190 feet between the two airports. Valesdir 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 Valesdir (VLS) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 97° (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 Valesdir Airport (VLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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