UIO
Quito
Ecuador
4,244 km
2,637 miles
WAL
Wallops Island
United States
Distance
4,244 km
2,637 mi / 2,291 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

UIO WAL
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Wallops Flight Facility Airport
IATA Code UIO WAL
ICAO Code SEQM KWAL
City Quito Wallops Island
Country Ecuador United States
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/New_York
Elevation 9,200 ft 40 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 37.940000, -75.470000

Quito (UIO) to Wallops Island (WAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL) in Wallops Island, United States is 4,244 kilometers (2,637 miles / 2,291 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 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 11:34 in Quito, it's 11:34 in Wallops Island.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,160 feet between the two airports. Wallops Flight Facility 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 Wallops Island (WAL) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 185° (south). 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 Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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