UIO
Quito
Ecuador
11,465 km
7,124 miles
VAU
Vatukoula
Fiji
Distance
11,465 km
7,124 mi / 6,191 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

UIO VAU
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Vatukoula Airport
IATA Code UIO VAU
ICAO Code SEQM NFNV
City Quito Vatukoula
Country Ecuador Fiji
Timezone America/Guayaquil Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 9,200 ft 156 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 -17.500000, 177.840000

Quito (UIO) to Vatukoula (VAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Vatukoula Airport (VAU) in Vatukoula, Fiji is 11,465 kilometers (7,124 miles / 6,191 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 Fiji. 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 17:17 in Quito, it's 10:17 in Vatukoula. 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 9,044 feet between the two airports. Vatukoula 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 Vatukoula (VAU) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 94° (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 Vatukoula Airport (VAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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