LHW
Lanzhou
China
18,171 km
11,291 miles
MVD
Montevideo
Uruguay
Distance
18,171 km
11,291 mi / 9,812 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
270°
west

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LHW MVD
Airport Name Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport
IATA Code LHW MVD
ICAO Code ZLLL SUMU
City Lanzhou Montevideo
Country China Uruguay
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Montevideo
Elevation 6,388 ft 105 ft
Coordinates 36.520000, 103.620000 -34.840000, -56.030000

Lanzhou (LHW) to Montevideo (MVD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport (LHW) in Lanzhou, China to Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay is 18,171 kilometers (11,291 miles / 9,812 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 China 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 12:22 in Lanzhou, it's 01:22 in Montevideo. With a 11-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 6,283 feet between the two airports. Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport sits lower than Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Montevideo (MVD) to Lanzhou (LHW) follows a heading of 78° (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 Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport (LHW) 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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