DTW
Detroit
United States
9,008 km
5,597 miles
MVD
Montevideo
Uruguay
Distance
9,008 km
5,597 mi / 4,864 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
158°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

DTW MVD
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport
IATA Code DTW MVD
ICAO Code KDTW SUMU
City Detroit Montevideo
Country United States Uruguay
Timezone America/New_York America/Montevideo
Elevation 645 ft 105 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -34.840000, -56.030000

Detroit (DTW) to Montevideo (MVD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay is 9,008 kilometers (5,597 miles / 4,864 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 158°.

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 United States with Uruguay. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:27 in Detroit, it's 05:27 in Montevideo.

The return flight from Montevideo (MVD) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 340° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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