UIO
Quito
Ecuador
9,493 km
5,899 miles
VAF
Valence/Chabeuil
France
Distance
9,493 km
5,899 mi / 5,126 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
45°
northeast

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UIO VAF
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Valence-Chabeuil Airport
IATA Code UIO VAF
ICAO Code SEQM LFLU
City Quito Valence/Chabeuil
Country Ecuador France
Timezone America/Guayaquil Europe/Paris
Elevation 9,200 ft 525 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 44.920000, 4.970000

Quito (UIO) to Valence/Chabeuil (VAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Valence-Chabeuil Airport (VAF) in Valence/Chabeuil, France is 9,493 kilometers (5,899 miles / 5,126 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:25 in Quito, it's 17:25 in Valence/Chabeuil. With a 6-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 8,675 feet between the two airports. Valence-Chabeuil 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 Valence/Chabeuil (VAF) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 265° (west). 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 Valence-Chabeuil Airport (VAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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