Airport Comparison
| MVD | TUO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport | Taupo Airport |
| IATA Code | MVD | TUO |
| ICAO Code | SUMU | NZAP |
| City | Montevideo | Taupo |
| Country | Uruguay | New Zealand |
| Timezone | America/Montevideo | Pacific/Auckland |
| Elevation | 105 ft | 1,335 ft |
| Coordinates | -34.840000, -56.030000 | -38.740000, 176.080000 |
Montevideo (MVD) to Taupo (TUO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay to Taupo Airport (TUO) in Taupo, New Zealand is 10,235 kilometers (6,360 miles / 5,526 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southwest at a heading of 218°.
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 New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 17:56 in Montevideo, it's 09:56 in Taupo. With a 16-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 1,230 feet between the two airports. Taupo Airport sits higher than Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport.
The return flight from Taupo (TUO) to Montevideo (MVD) follows a heading of 140° (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 Taupo Airport (TUO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.