Airport Comparison
| MVD | YQU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport | Grande Prairie Airport |
| IATA Code | MVD | YQU |
| ICAO Code | SUMU | CYQU |
| City | Montevideo | Grande Prairie |
| Country | Uruguay | Canada |
| Timezone | America/Montevideo | America/Edmonton |
| Elevation | 105 ft | 2,195 ft |
| Coordinates | -34.840000, -56.030000 | 55.180000, -118.890000 |
Montevideo (MVD) to Grande Prairie (YQU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay to Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) in Grande Prairie, Canada is 11,652 kilometers (7,240 miles / 6,291 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.
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 Canada. 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 05:36 in Montevideo, it's 01:36 in Grande Prairie. 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 2,090 feet between the two airports. Grande Prairie Airport sits higher than Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport.
The return flight from Grande Prairie (YQU) to Montevideo (MVD) follows a heading of 131° (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 Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.