MVD
Montevideo
Uruguay
16,642 km
10,341 miles
PBH
Paro
Bhutan
Distance
16,642 km
10,341 mi / 8,986 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Montevideo
Heading
95°
east

Airport Comparison

MVD PBH
Airport Name Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport Paro Airport
IATA Code MVD PBH
ICAO Code SUMU VQPR
City Montevideo Paro
Country Uruguay Bhutan
Timezone America/Montevideo Asia/Thimphu
Elevation 105 ft 7,332 ft
Coordinates -34.840000, -56.030000 27.400000, 89.420000

Montevideo (MVD) to Paro (PBH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay to Paro Airport (PBH) in Paro, Bhutan is 16,642 kilometers (10,341 miles / 8,986 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:53 in Montevideo, it's 14:53 in Paro. 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 7,227 feet between the two airports. Paro 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 Paro (PBH) to Montevideo (MVD) follows a heading of 247° (west 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 Paro Airport (PBH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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