UIO
Quito
Ecuador
5,501 km
3,418 miles
VEL
Vernal
United States
Distance
5,501 km
3,418 mi / 2,970 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

UIO VEL
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Vernal Regional Airport
IATA Code UIO VEL
ICAO Code SEQM KVEL
City Quito Vernal
Country Ecuador United States
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Denver
Elevation 9,200 ft 5,274 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 40.440000, -109.510000

Quito (UIO) to Vernal (VEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) in Vernal, United States is 5,501 kilometers (3,418 miles / 2,970 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ecuador with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:24 in Quito, it's 12:24 in Vernal.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,926 feet between the two airports. Vernal Regional 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 Vernal (VEL) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 137° (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 Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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