MVD
Montevideo
Uruguay
12,416 km
7,715 miles
THU
Thule
Greenland
Distance
12,416 km
7,715 mi / 6,704 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Montevideo
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

MVD THU
Airport Name Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport Thule Air Base
IATA Code MVD THU
ICAO Code SUMU BGTL
City Montevideo Thule
Country Uruguay Greenland
Timezone America/Montevideo America/Thule
Elevation 105 ft 251 ft
Coordinates -34.840000, -56.030000 76.530000, -68.700000

Montevideo (MVD) to Thule (THU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay to Thule Air Base (THU) in Thule, Greenland is 12,416 kilometers (7,715 miles / 6,704 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 Greenland. 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 12:12 in Montevideo, it's 11:12 in Thule.

The return flight from Thule (THU) to Montevideo (MVD) follows a heading of 169° (south). 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 Thule Air Base (THU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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