Airport Comparison
| UIO | VRE | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre | Vredendal Airport |
| IATA Code | UIO | VRE |
| ICAO Code | SEQM | FAVR |
| City | Quito | Vredendal |
| Country | Ecuador | South Africa |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Elevation | 9,200 ft | 330 ft |
| Coordinates | -0.130000, -78.360000 | -31.640000, 18.540000 |
Quito (UIO) to Vredendal (VRE) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Vredendal Airport (VRE) in Vredendal, South Africa is 10,653 kilometers (6,619 miles / 5,752 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.
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 South Africa. 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 15:52 in Quito, it's 22:52 in Vredendal. 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 8,870 feet between the two airports. Vredendal 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 Vredendal (VRE) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 266° (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 Vredendal Airport (VRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.