UIO
Quito
Ecuador
10,853 km
6,744 miles
WLS
Wallis Island
WF
Distance
10,853 km
6,744 mi / 5,860 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
257°
west southwest

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UIO WLS
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Hihifo Airport
IATA Code UIO WLS
ICAO Code SEQM NLWW
City Quito Wallis Island
Country Ecuador WF
Timezone America/Guayaquil Pacific/Wallis
Elevation 9,200 ft 79 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 -13.240000, -176.200000

Quito (UIO) to Wallis Island (WLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Hihifo Airport (WLS) in Wallis Island, WF is 10,853 kilometers (6,744 miles / 5,860 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:30 in Quito, it's 10:30 in Wallis Island. With a 17-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 9,121 feet between the two airports. Hihifo 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 Wallis Island (WLS) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 92° (east). 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 Hihifo Airport (WLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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