AWK
Wake Island
UM
15,491 km
9,625 miles
MVD
Montevideo
Uruguay
Distance
15,491 km
9,625 mi / 8,364 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
121°
east southeast

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AWK MVD
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport
IATA Code AWK MVD
ICAO Code PWAK SUMU
City Wake Island Montevideo
Country UM Uruguay
Timezone Pacific/Wake America/Montevideo
Elevation 23 ft 105 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 -34.840000, -56.030000

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.

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