UIO
Quito
Ecuador
13,852 km
8,607 miles
VVB
Mahanoro
Madagascar
Distance
13,852 km
8,607 mi / 7,479 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
114°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

UIO VVB
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Mahanoro Airport
IATA Code UIO VVB
ICAO Code SEQM FMMH
City Quito Mahanoro
Country Ecuador Madagascar
Timezone America/Guayaquil Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 9,200 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 -19.830000, 48.800000

Quito (UIO) to Mahanoro (VVB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Mahanoro Airport (VVB) in Mahanoro, Madagascar is 13,852 kilometers (8,607 miles / 7,479 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 Madagascar. 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 08:07 in Quito, it's 16:07 in Mahanoro. With a 8-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 9,184 feet between the two airports. Mahanoro 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 Mahanoro (VVB) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 255° (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 Mahanoro Airport (VVB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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