MVD
Montevideo
Uruguay
17,189 km
10,681 miles
VTE
Vientiane
Laos
Distance
17,189 km
10,681 mi / 9,281 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Montevideo
Heading
126°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MVD VTE
Airport Name Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport Wattay International Airport
IATA Code MVD VTE
ICAO Code SUMU VLVT
City Montevideo Vientiane
Country Uruguay Laos
Timezone America/Montevideo Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 105 ft 564 ft
Coordinates -34.840000, -56.030000 17.990000, 102.560000

Montevideo (MVD) to Vientiane (VTE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay to Wattay International Airport (VTE) in Vientiane, Laos is 17,189 kilometers (10,681 miles / 9,281 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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 Laos. 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 18:24 in Montevideo, it's 04:24 in Vientiane. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Vientiane (VTE) to Montevideo (MVD) follows a heading of 224° (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 Wattay International Airport (VTE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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