UIO
Quito
Ecuador
9,473 km
5,886 miles
XCR
Chalons/Vatry
France
Distance
9,473 km
5,886 mi / 5,115 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

UIO XCR
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Chalons-Vatry Air Base
IATA Code UIO XCR
ICAO Code SEQM LFOK
City Quito Chalons/Vatry
Country Ecuador France
Timezone America/Guayaquil Europe/Paris
Elevation 9,200 ft 587 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 48.780000, 4.180000

Quito (UIO) to Chalons/Vatry (XCR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Chalons-Vatry Air Base (XCR) in Chalons/Vatry, France is 9,473 kilometers (5,886 miles / 5,115 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 France. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:25 in Quito, it's 22:25 in Chalons/Vatry. With a 6-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 8,613 feet between the two airports. Chalons-Vatry Air Base 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 Chalons/Vatry (XCR) 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 Chalons-Vatry Air Base (XCR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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