UIO
Quito
Ecuador
3,512 km
2,182 miles
VPS
Valparaiso/Destin-Ft Walton Beach
United States
Distance
3,512 km
2,182 mi / 1,896 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

UIO VPS
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Eglin Afb/Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport
IATA Code UIO VPS
ICAO Code SEQM KVPS
City Quito Valparaiso/Destin-Ft Walton Beach
Country Ecuador United States
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Chicago
Elevation 9,200 ft 84 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 30.480000, -86.530000

Quito (UIO) to Valparaiso/Destin-Ft Walton Beach (VPS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Eglin Afb/Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport (VPS) in Valparaiso/Destin-Ft Walton Beach, United States is 3,512 kilometers (2,182 miles / 1,896 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 12:25 in Quito, it's 11:25 in Valparaiso/Destin-Ft Walton Beach.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,116 feet between the two airports. Eglin Afb/Destin-Ft Walton Beach 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 Valparaiso/Destin-Ft Walton Beach (VPS) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 164° (south 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 Eglin Afb/Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport (VPS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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