The flight distance from Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay to Sion Airport (SIR) in Sion, Switzerland is 11,017 kilometers (6,846 miles / 5,949 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:28 in Montevideo, it's 14:28 in Sion. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,480 feet between the two airports. Sion Airport sits higher than Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport.

The return flight from Sion (SIR) to Montevideo (MVD) follows a heading of 228° (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 Sion Airport (SIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.