MVD
Montevideo
Uruguay
10,057 km
6,249 miles
ZQN
Queenstown
New Zealand
Distance
10,057 km
6,249 mi / 5,430 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Montevideo
Heading
210°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

MVD ZQN
Airport Name Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport Queenstown International Airport
IATA Code MVD ZQN
ICAO Code SUMU NZQN
City Montevideo Queenstown
Country Uruguay New Zealand
Timezone America/Montevideo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 105 ft 1,171 ft
Coordinates -34.840000, -56.030000 -45.020000, 168.740000

Montevideo (MVD) to Queenstown (ZQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay to Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) in Queenstown, New Zealand is 10,057 kilometers (6,249 miles / 5,430 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south southwest at a heading of 210°.

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 02:14 in Montevideo, it's 18:14 in Queenstown. 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 1,066 feet between the two airports. Queenstown International Airport sits higher than Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport.

The return flight from Queenstown (ZQN) to Montevideo (MVD) follows a heading of 145° (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 Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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