Airport Comparison
| FAV | MVD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Fakarava Airport | Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport |
| IATA Code | FAV | MVD |
| ICAO Code | NTGF | SUMU |
| City | N/A | Montevideo |
| Country | French Polynesia | Uruguay |
| Timezone | Pacific/Tahiti | America/Montevideo |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 105 ft |
| Coordinates | -16.050000, -145.660000 | -34.840000, -56.030000 |
Fakarava Airport (FAV) to Montevideo (MVD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Fakarava Airport (FAV) in Fakarava Airport, French Polynesia to Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay is 8,964 kilometers (5,570 miles / 4,840 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 124°.
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 French Polynesia 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 01:26 in Fakarava Airport, it's 08:26 in Montevideo. With a 7-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 Fakarava Airport (FAV) follows a heading of 257° (west 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 Fakarava Airport (FAV) and Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.