Airport Comparison
Wake Island (AWK) to Montevideo (MVD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay is 15,491 kilometers (9,625 miles / 8,364 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.
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 UM with Uruguay. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 05:52 in Wake Island, it's 14:52 in Montevideo. With a 15-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
The return flight from Montevideo (MVD) to Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 259° (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 Wake Island Airfield (AWK) and Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.