UIO
Quito
Ecuador
11,296 km
7,019 miles
VRU
Vyrburg
South Africa
Distance
11,296 km
7,019 mi / 6,099 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
118°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

UIO VRU
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Vryburg Airport
IATA Code UIO VRU
ICAO Code SEQM FAVB
City Quito Vyrburg
Country Ecuador South Africa
Timezone America/Guayaquil Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 9,200 ft 3,920 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 -26.980000, 24.730000

Quito (UIO) to Vyrburg (VRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Vryburg Airport (VRU) in Vyrburg, South Africa is 11,296 kilometers (7,019 miles / 6,099 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:10 in Quito, it's 03:10 in Vyrburg. With a 7-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 5,280 feet between the two airports. Vryburg 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 Vyrburg (VRU) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 264° (west). 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 Vryburg Airport (VRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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