IKU
Tamchy
Kyrgyzstan
15,880 km
9,868 miles
MVD
Montevideo
Uruguay
Distance
15,880 km
9,868 mi / 8,575 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Bishkek
Heading
266°
west

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IKU MVD
Airport Name Issyk-Kul International Airport Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport
IATA Code IKU MVD
ICAO Code UCFL SUMU
City Tamchy Montevideo
Country Kyrgyzstan Uruguay
Timezone Asia/Bishkek America/Montevideo
Elevation 5,426 ft 105 ft
Coordinates 42.590000, 76.710000 -34.840000, -56.030000

Tamchy (IKU) to Montevideo (MVD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) in Tamchy, Kyrgyzstan to Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay is 15,880 kilometers (9,868 miles / 8,575 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:05 in Tamchy, it's 08:05 in Montevideo. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,321 feet between the two airports. Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport sits lower than Issyk-Kul International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Montevideo (MVD) to Tamchy (IKU) follows a heading of 63° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) 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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