Airport Comparison
| CVH | MVD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Caviahue Airport | Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport |
| IATA Code | CVH | MVD |
| ICAO Code | SAHE | SUMU |
| City | Lafontaine | Montevideo |
| Country | Argentina | Uruguay |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Salta | America/Montevideo |
| Elevation | 5,435 ft | 105 ft |
| Coordinates | -37.850000, -71.010000 | -34.840000, -56.030000 |
Lafontaine (CVH) to Montevideo (MVD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Caviahue Airport (CVH) in Lafontaine, Argentina to Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay is 1,381 kilometers (858 miles / 746 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 81°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is an international route connecting Argentina with Uruguay. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 11:25 in Lafontaine, it's 11:25 in Montevideo.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,330 feet between the two airports. Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport sits lower than Caviahue Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Montevideo (MVD) to Lafontaine (CVH) follows a heading of 252° (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 Caviahue Airport (CVH) and Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.