BFK
Aurora
United States
9,678 km
6,014 miles
MVD
Montevideo
Uruguay
Distance
9,678 km
6,014 mi / 5,226 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Denver
Heading
142°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BFK MVD
Airport Name Buckley Space Force Base Airport Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport
IATA Code BFK MVD
ICAO Code KBKF SUMU
City Aurora Montevideo
Country United States Uruguay
Timezone America/Denver America/Montevideo
Elevation 5,663 ft 105 ft
Coordinates 39.700000, -104.750000 -34.840000, -56.030000

Aurora (BFK) to Montevideo (MVD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buckley Space Force Base Airport (BFK) in Aurora, United States to Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay is 9,678 kilometers (6,014 miles / 5,226 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 142°.

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 United States with Uruguay. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:29 in Aurora, it's 12:29 in Montevideo. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,558 feet between the two airports. Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport sits lower than Buckley Space Force Base Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Montevideo (MVD) to Aurora (BFK) follows a heading of 325° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Buckley Space Force Base Airport (BFK) 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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