MVD
Montevideo
Uruguay
17,525 km
10,890 miles
YUS
Yushu
China
Distance
17,525 km
10,890 mi / 9,463 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Montevideo
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

MVD YUS
Airport Name Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport Yushu Batang Airport
IATA Code MVD YUS
ICAO Code SUMU ZYLS
City Montevideo Yushu
Country Uruguay China
Timezone America/Montevideo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 105 ft 12,816 ft
Coordinates -34.840000, -56.030000 32.840000, 97.040000

Montevideo (MVD) to Yushu (YUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay to Yushu Batang Airport (YUS) in Yushu, China is 17,525 kilometers (10,890 miles / 9,463 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 China. 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 03:30 in Montevideo, it's 14:30 in Yushu. With a 11-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 12,711 feet between the two airports. Yushu Batang 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 Yushu (YUS) to Montevideo (MVD) follows a heading of 257° (west 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 Yushu Batang Airport (YUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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