MVD
Montevideo
Uruguay
9,760 km
6,065 miles
VLE
Grand Canyon
United States
Distance
9,760 km
6,065 mi / 5,270 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Montevideo
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MVD VLE
Airport Name Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport Valle Airport
IATA Code MVD VLE
ICAO Code SUMU K40G
City Montevideo Grand Canyon
Country Uruguay United States
Timezone America/Montevideo America/Phoenix
Elevation 105 ft 5,999 ft
Coordinates -34.840000, -56.030000 35.650000, -112.150000

Montevideo (MVD) to Grand Canyon (VLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay to Valle Airport (VLE) in Grand Canyon, United States is 9,760 kilometers (6,065 miles / 5,270 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 United States. 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 18:58 in Montevideo, it's 14:58 in Grand Canyon. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,894 feet between the two airports. Valle 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 Grand Canyon (VLE) to Montevideo (MVD) follows a heading of 137° (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 Valle Airport (VLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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