Airport Comparison
| KTY | MVD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Katukurunda Airport | Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport |
| IATA Code | KTY | MVD |
| ICAO Code | VCCN | SUMU |
| City | Kalutara | Montevideo |
| Country | Sri Lanka | Uruguay |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo | America/Montevideo |
| Elevation | 10 ft | 105 ft |
| Coordinates | 6.550000, 79.980000 | -34.840000, -56.030000 |
Kalutara (KTY) to Montevideo (MVD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Katukurunda Airport (KTY) in Kalutara, Sri Lanka to Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay is 14,531 kilometers (9,029 miles / 7,846 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.
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 Sri Lanka 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 16:08 in Kalutara, it's 07:38 in Montevideo. With a 8.5-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 Kalutara (KTY) follows a heading of 115° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Katukurunda Airport (KTY) and Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.