UIO
Quito
Ecuador
18,205 km
11,312 miles
VNA
Saravane
Laos
Distance
18,205 km
11,312 mi / 9,830 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

UIO VNA
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Saravane Airport
IATA Code UIO VNA
ICAO Code SEQM VLSV
City Quito Saravane
Country Ecuador Laos
Timezone America/Guayaquil Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 9,200 ft 574 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 15.710000, 106.410000

Quito (UIO) to Saravane (VNA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Saravane Airport (VNA) in Saravane, Laos is 18,205 kilometers (11,312 miles / 9,830 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:31 in Quito, it's 07:31 in Saravane. With a 12-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 8,626 feet between the two airports. Saravane 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 Saravane (VNA) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 17° (north northeast). 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 Saravane Airport (VNA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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