UIO
Quito
Ecuador
12,285 km
7,634 miles
VPY
Chimoio
Mozambique
Distance
12,285 km
7,634 mi / 6,633 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
111°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

UIO VPY
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Chimoio Airport
IATA Code UIO VPY
ICAO Code SEQM FQCH
City Quito Chimoio
Country Ecuador Mozambique
Timezone America/Guayaquil Africa/Maputo
Elevation 9,200 ft 2,287 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 -19.150000, 33.430000

Quito (UIO) to Chimoio (VPY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Chimoio Airport (VPY) in Chimoio, Mozambique is 12,285 kilometers (7,634 miles / 6,633 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:14 in Quito, it's 10:14 in Chimoio. With a 7-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 6,913 feet between the two airports. Chimoio 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 Chimoio (VPY) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 262° (west). 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 Chimoio Airport (VPY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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