UIO
Quito
Ecuador
6,073 km
3,774 miles
WVI
Watsonville
United States
Distance
6,073 km
3,774 mi / 3,279 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

UIO WVI
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Watsonville Municipal Airport
IATA Code UIO WVI
ICAO Code SEQM KWVI
City Quito Watsonville
Country Ecuador United States
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 9,200 ft 163 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 36.940000, -121.790000

Quito (UIO) to Watsonville (WVI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Watsonville Municipal Airport (WVI) in Watsonville, United States is 6,073 kilometers (3,774 miles / 3,279 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 01:12 in Quito, it's 22:12 in Watsonville. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,037 feet between the two airports. Watsonville Municipal 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 Watsonville (WVI) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 123° (east 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 Watsonville Municipal Airport (WVI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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