MVD
Montevideo
Uruguay
5,891 km
3,661 miles
PLD
Playa Samara
Costa Rica
Distance
5,891 km
3,661 mi / 3,181 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Montevideo
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MVD PLD
Airport Name Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport Playa Samara Airport
IATA Code MVD PLD
ICAO Code SUMU MRSR
City Montevideo Playa Samara
Country Uruguay Costa Rica
Timezone America/Montevideo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 105 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -34.840000, -56.030000 10.250000, -85.420000

Montevideo (MVD) to Playa Samara (PLD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay to Playa Samara Airport (PLD) in Playa Samara, Costa Rica is 5,891 kilometers (3,661 miles / 3,181 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Uruguay with Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:54 in Montevideo, it's 19:54 in Playa Samara. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Playa Samara (PLD) to Montevideo (MVD) follows a heading of 150° (south 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 Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) and Playa Samara Airport (PLD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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