MCO
Orlando
United States
12,033 km
7,477 miles
UGL
Antartica
AQ
Distance
12,033 km
7,477 mi / 6,497 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
180°
south

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MCO UGL
Airport Name Orlando International Airport Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway
IATA Code MCO UGL
ICAO Code KMCO SCGC
City Orlando Antartica
Country United States AQ
Timezone America/New_York Antarctica/Palmer
Elevation 96 ft 2,461 ft
Coordinates 28.430000, -81.310000 -79.780000, -83.320000

Orlando (MCO) to Antartica (UGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Orlando, United States to Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway (UGL) in Antartica, AQ is 12,033 kilometers (7,477 miles / 6,497 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying south at a heading of 180°.

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 United States with AQ. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:16 in Orlando, it's 00:16 in Antartica.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,365 feet between the two airports. Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway sits higher than Orlando International Airport.

The return flight from Antartica (UGL) to Orlando (MCO) follows a heading of 2° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway (UGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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