UIO
Quito
Ecuador
2,562 km
1,592 miles
VVI
Santa Cruz
Bolivia
Distance
2,562 km
1,592 mi / 1,383 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
140°
southeast

Airport Comparison

UIO VVI
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Viru Viru International Airport
IATA Code UIO VVI
ICAO Code SEQM SLVR
City Quito Santa Cruz
Country Ecuador Bolivia
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/La_Paz
Elevation 9,200 ft 1,224 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 -17.640000, -63.140000

Quito (UIO) to Santa Cruz (VVI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) in Santa Cruz, Bolivia is 2,562 kilometers (1,592 miles / 1,383 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:32 in Quito, it's 20:32 in Santa Cruz.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,976 feet between the two airports. Viru Viru International 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 Santa Cruz (VVI) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 318° (northwest). 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 Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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