GCN
Grand Canyon
United States
9,785 km
6,080 miles
MVD
Montevideo
Uruguay
Distance
9,785 km
6,080 mi / 5,283 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Phoenix
Heading
137°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GCN MVD
Airport Name Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport
IATA Code GCN MVD
ICAO Code KGCN SUMU
City Grand Canyon Montevideo
Country United States Uruguay
Timezone America/Phoenix America/Montevideo
Elevation 6,609 ft 105 ft
Coordinates 35.950000, -112.150000 -34.840000, -56.030000

Grand Canyon (GCN) to Montevideo (MVD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) in Grand Canyon, United States to Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay is 9,785 kilometers (6,080 miles / 5,283 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.

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 21:21 in Grand Canyon, it's 01:21 in Montevideo. 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 6,504 feet between the two airports. Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport sits lower than Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Montevideo (MVD) to Grand Canyon (GCN) follows a heading of 318° (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 Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) 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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