UIO
Quito
Ecuador
4,427 km
2,751 miles
ZAL
Valdivia
Chile
Distance
4,427 km
2,751 mi / 2,390 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
174°
south

Airport Comparison

UIO ZAL
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Pichoy Airport
IATA Code UIO ZAL
ICAO Code SEQM SCVD
City Quito Valdivia
Country Ecuador Chile
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Santiago
Elevation 9,200 ft 59 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 -39.650000, -73.090000

Quito (UIO) to Valdivia (ZAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Pichoy Airport (ZAL) in Valdivia, Chile is 4,427 kilometers (2,751 miles / 2,390 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 174°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:28 in Quito, it's 18:28 in Valdivia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,141 feet between the two airports. Pichoy 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 Valdivia (ZAL) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 352° (north). 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 Pichoy Airport (ZAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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