UIO
Quito
Ecuador
7,226 km
4,490 miles
VIL
Dakhla
EH
Distance
7,226 km
4,490 mi / 3,902 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
64°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

UIO VIL
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Dakhla Airport
IATA Code UIO VIL
ICAO Code SEQM GMMH
City Quito Dakhla
Country Ecuador EH
Timezone America/Guayaquil Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 9,200 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 23.720000, -15.930000

Quito (UIO) to Dakhla (VIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Dakhla Airport (VIL) in Dakhla, EH is 7,226 kilometers (4,490 miles / 3,902 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 EH. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:20 in Quito, it's 17:20 in Dakhla. With a 6-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 9,164 feet between the two airports. Dakhla 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 Dakhla (VIL) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 258° (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 Dakhla Airport (VIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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