UIO
Quito
Ecuador
8,499 km
5,281 miles
VEY
Vestmannaeyjar
Iceland
Distance
8,499 km
5,281 mi / 4,589 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

UIO VEY
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Vestmannaeyjar Airport
IATA Code UIO VEY
ICAO Code SEQM BIVM
City Quito Vestmannaeyjar
Country Ecuador Iceland
Timezone America/Guayaquil Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 9,200 ft 326 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 63.420000, -20.280000

Quito (UIO) to Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Vestmannaeyjar Airport (VEY) in Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland is 8,499 kilometers (5,281 miles / 4,589 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 Iceland. 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 11:38 in Quito, it's 16:38 in Vestmannaeyjar. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,874 feet between the two airports. Vestmannaeyjar 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 Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 241° (west southwest). 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 Vestmannaeyjar Airport (VEY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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