Airport Comparison
| FAQ | MVD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Frieda River Airport | Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport |
| IATA Code | FAQ | MVD |
| ICAO Code | AYFR | SUMU |
| City | Frieda River | Montevideo |
| Country | Papua New Guinea | Uruguay |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby | America/Montevideo |
| Elevation | 217 ft | 105 ft |
| Coordinates | -4.610000, 141.960000 | -34.840000, -56.030000 |
Frieda River (FAQ) to Montevideo (MVD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Frieda River Airport (FAQ) in Frieda River, Papua New Guinea to Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay is 15,241 kilometers (9,471 miles / 8,230 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southeast at a heading of 158°.
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 Papua New Guinea with Uruguay. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 20:51 in Frieda River, it's 07:51 in Montevideo. With a 13-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 Frieda River (FAQ) follows a heading of 207° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Frieda River Airport (FAQ) and Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.