Airport Comparison
| UIO | VCD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre | Victoria River Downs Airport |
| IATA Code | UIO | VCD |
| ICAO Code | SEQM | YVRD |
| City | Quito | N/A |
| Country | Ecuador | Australia |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil | Australia/Darwin |
| Elevation | 9,200 ft | 89 ft |
| Coordinates | -0.130000, -78.360000 | -16.400000, 131.000000 |
Quito (UIO) to Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) in Victoria River Downs Airport, Australia is 16,308 kilometers (10,133 miles / 8,806 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.
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 Australia. 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 03:32 in Quito, it's 18:02 in Victoria River Downs Airport. With a 14.5-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 9,111 feet between the two airports. Victoria River Downs 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 Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 117° (east southeast). 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 Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.