Airport Comparison
| UIO | VLV | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre | Dr. Antonio Nicolas Briceno Airport |
| IATA Code | UIO | VLV |
| ICAO Code | SEQM | SVVL |
| City | Quito | Valera |
| Country | Ecuador | Venezuela |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil | America/Caracas |
| Elevation | 9,200 ft | 2,060 ft |
| Coordinates | -0.130000, -78.360000 | 9.340000, -70.580000 |
Quito (UIO) to Valera (VLV) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Dr. Antonio Nicolas Briceno Airport (VLV) in Valera, Venezuela is 1,360 kilometers (845 miles / 735 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is an international route connecting Ecuador with Venezuela. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 23:50 in Quito, it's 00:50 in Valera.
There is a significant elevation difference of 7,140 feet between the two airports. Dr. Antonio Nicolas Briceno 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 Valera (VLV) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 220° (southwest). 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 Dr. Antonio Nicolas Briceno Airport (VLV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.