Airport Comparison
| MVD | RAH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport | Rafha Domestic Airport |
| IATA Code | MVD | RAH |
| ICAO Code | SUMU | OERF |
| City | Montevideo | Rafha |
| Country | Uruguay | Saudi Arabia |
| Timezone | America/Montevideo | Asia/Riyadh |
| Elevation | 105 ft | 1,474 ft |
| Coordinates | -34.840000, -56.030000 | 29.630000, 43.490000 |
Montevideo (MVD) to Rafha (RAH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay to Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) in Rafha, Saudi Arabia is 12,632 kilometers (7,849 miles / 6,821 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.
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 Saudi Arabia. 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 21:44 in Montevideo, it's 03:44 in Rafha. 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 1,369 feet between the two airports. Rafha Domestic Airport sits higher than Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport.
The return flight from Rafha (RAH) to Montevideo (MVD) follows a heading of 242° (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 Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.