FAE
Vagar
FO
9,049 km
5,623 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
9,049 km
5,623 mi / 4,886 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Atlantic/Faroe
Heading
253°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

FAE UIO
Airport Name Vagar Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code FAE UIO
ICAO Code EKVG SEQM
City Vagar Quito
Country FO Ecuador
Timezone Atlantic/Faroe America/Guayaquil
Elevation 280 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 62.060000, -7.280000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Vagar (FAE) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Vagar Airport (FAE) in Vagar, FO to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 9,049 kilometers (5,623 miles / 4,886 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 FO with Ecuador. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:53 in Vagar, it's 11:53 in Quito. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,920 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Vagar Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Vagar (FAE) follows a heading of 27° (north 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 Vagar Airport (FAE) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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