MVD
Montevideo
Uruguay
10,819 km
6,723 miles
NEK
Nekemte
Ethiopia
Distance
10,819 km
6,723 mi / 5,842 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Montevideo
Heading
84°
east

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Airport Comparison

MVD NEK
Airport Name Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport Nekemte Airport
IATA Code MVD NEK
ICAO Code SUMU HANK
City Montevideo Nekemte
Country Uruguay Ethiopia
Timezone America/Montevideo Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 105 ft 6,500 ft
Coordinates -34.840000, -56.030000 9.050000, 36.600000

Montevideo (MVD) to Nekemte (NEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay to Nekemte Airport (NEK) in Nekemte, Ethiopia is 10,819 kilometers (6,723 miles / 5,842 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:50 in Montevideo, it's 02:50 in Nekemte. With a 6-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 6,395 feet between the two airports. Nekemte Airport sits higher than Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nekemte (NEK) to Montevideo (MVD) follows a heading of 236° (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 Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) and Nekemte Airport (NEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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