UIO
Quito
Ecuador
12,488 km
7,760 miles
ULB
Ambryn Island
Vanuatu
Distance
12,488 km
7,760 mi / 6,743 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

UIO ULB
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Ulei Airport
IATA Code UIO ULB
ICAO Code SEQM NVSU
City Quito Ambryn Island
Country Ecuador Vanuatu
Timezone America/Guayaquil Pacific/Efate
Elevation 9,200 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 -16.330000, 168.300000

Quito (UIO) to Ambryn Island (ULB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Ulei Airport (ULB) in Ambryn Island, Vanuatu is 12,488 kilometers (7,760 miles / 6,743 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 06:35 in Quito, it's 22:35 in Ambryn Island. With a 16-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 9,200 feet between the two airports. Ulei 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 Ambryn Island (ULB) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 97° (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 Ulei Airport (ULB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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