UIO
Quito
Ecuador
6,911 km
4,294 miles
VHZ
Vahitahi
French Polynesia
Distance
6,911 km
4,294 mi / 3,732 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

UIO VHZ
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Vahitahi Airport
IATA Code UIO VHZ
ICAO Code SEQM NTUV
City Quito Vahitahi
Country Ecuador French Polynesia
Timezone America/Guayaquil Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 9,200 ft 9 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 -18.780000, -138.850000

Quito (UIO) to Vahitahi (VHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Vahitahi Airport (VHZ) in Vahitahi, French Polynesia is 6,911 kilometers (4,294 miles / 3,732 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 23:06 in Quito, it's 18:06 in Vahitahi. 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 9,191 feet between the two airports. Vahitahi 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 Vahitahi (VHZ) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 80° (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 Vahitahi Airport (VHZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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