GRI
Grand Island
United States
9,472 km
5,886 miles
MVD
Montevideo
Uruguay
Distance
9,472 km
5,886 mi / 5,115 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
146°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

GRI MVD
Airport Name Central Nebraska Regional Airport Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport
IATA Code GRI MVD
ICAO Code KGRI SUMU
City Grand Island Montevideo
Country United States Uruguay
Timezone America/Chicago America/Montevideo
Elevation 1,847 ft 105 ft
Coordinates 40.970000, -98.310000 -34.840000, -56.030000

Grand Island (GRI) to Montevideo (MVD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) in Grand Island, United States to Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay is 9,472 kilometers (5,886 miles / 5,115 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 146°.

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 06:15 in Grand Island, it's 09:15 in Montevideo. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,742 feet between the two airports. Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport sits lower than Central Nebraska Regional Airport.

The return flight from Montevideo (MVD) to Grand Island (GRI) follows a heading of 329° (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 Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) 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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