MVD
Montevideo
Uruguay
16,388 km
10,183 miles
PPL
Phaplu
Nepal
Distance
16,388 km
10,183 mi / 8,849 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.75h
America/Montevideo
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

MVD PPL
Airport Name Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport Phaplu Airport
IATA Code MVD PPL
ICAO Code SUMU VNPL
City Montevideo Phaplu
Country Uruguay Nepal
Timezone America/Montevideo Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 105 ft 7,918 ft
Coordinates -34.840000, -56.030000 27.520000, 86.580000

Montevideo (MVD) to Phaplu (PPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay to Phaplu Airport (PPL) in Phaplu, Nepal is 16,388 kilometers (10,183 miles / 8,849 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 Nepal. 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 22:42 in Montevideo, it's 07:27 in Phaplu. With a 8.75-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 7,813 feet between the two airports. Phaplu 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 Phaplu (PPL) to Montevideo (MVD) follows a heading of 248° (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 Phaplu Airport (PPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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