FAV
Fakarava Airport
French Polynesia
7,583 km
4,712 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
7,583 km
4,712 mi / 4,094 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

FAV UIO
Airport Name Fakarava Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code FAV UIO
ICAO Code NTGF SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country French Polynesia Ecuador
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Guayaquil
Elevation 13 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -16.050000, -145.660000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Fakarava Airport (FAV) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fakarava Airport (FAV) in Fakarava Airport, French Polynesia to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 7,583 kilometers (4,712 miles / 4,094 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:15 in Fakarava Airport, it's 06:15 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 9,187 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Fakarava Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Fakarava Airport (FAV) follows a heading of 253° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Fakarava Airport (FAV) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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