UIO
Quito
Ecuador
17,598 km
10,935 miles
VDO
Vân Đồn
Vietnam
Distance
17,598 km
10,935 mi / 9,502 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

UIO VDO
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Van Don International Airport
IATA Code UIO VDO
ICAO Code SEQM VVVD
City Quito Vân Đồn
Country Ecuador Vietnam
Timezone America/Guayaquil Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 9,200 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 21.120000, 107.410000

Quito (UIO) to Vân Đồn (VDO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Van Don International Airport (VDO) in Vân Đồn, Vietnam is 17,598 kilometers (10,935 miles / 9,502 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:53 in Quito, it's 21:53 in Vân Đồn. With a 12-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 9,174 feet between the two airports. Van Don International 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 Vân Đồn (VDO) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 16° (north northeast). 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 Van Don International Airport (VDO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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