UIO
Quito
Ecuador
4,878 km
3,031 miles
WAP
Alto Palena
Chile
Distance
4,878 km
3,031 mi / 2,634 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
173°
south

Airport Comparison

UIO WAP
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Alto Palena Airport
IATA Code UIO WAP
ICAO Code SEQM SCAP
City Quito Alto Palena
Country Ecuador Chile
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Santiago
Elevation 9,200 ft 794 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 -43.610000, -71.810000

Quito (UIO) to Alto Palena (WAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Alto Palena Airport (WAP) in Alto Palena, Chile is 4,878 kilometers (3,031 miles / 2,634 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 173°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ecuador with Chile. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:54 in Quito, it's 00:54 in Alto Palena.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,406 feet between the two airports. Alto Palena 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 Alto Palena (WAP) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 351° (north). 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 Alto Palena Airport (WAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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