UIO
Quito
Ecuador
17,114 km
10,634 miles
VRC
Virac
Philippines
Distance
17,114 km
10,634 mi / 9,241 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

UIO VRC
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Virac Airport
IATA Code UIO VRC
ICAO Code SEQM RPUV
City Quito Virac
Country Ecuador Philippines
Timezone America/Guayaquil Asia/Manila
Elevation 9,200 ft 121 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 13.580000, 124.210000

Quito (UIO) to Virac (VRC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Virac Airport (VRC) in Virac, Philippines is 17,114 kilometers (10,634 miles / 9,241 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 Philippines. 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 21:13 in Quito, it's 10:13 in Virac. With a 13-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 9,079 feet between the two airports. Virac 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 Virac (VRC) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 61° (east 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 Virac Airport (VRC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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