Airport Comparison
| GTE | MVD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Groote Eylandt Airport | Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport |
| IATA Code | GTE | MVD |
| ICAO Code | YGTE | SUMU |
| City | Groote Eylandt | Montevideo |
| Country | Australia | Uruguay |
| Timezone | Australia/Darwin | America/Montevideo |
| Elevation | 53 ft | 105 ft |
| Coordinates | -13.970000, 136.460000 | -34.840000, -56.030000 |
Groote Eylandt (GTE) to Montevideo (MVD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE) in Groote Eylandt, Australia to Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay is 14,430 kilometers (8,966 miles / 7,791 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southeast at a heading of 167°.
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 Australia with Uruguay. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 02:40 in Groote Eylandt, it's 14:10 in Montevideo. With a 12.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
The return flight from Montevideo (MVD) to Groote Eylandt (GTE) follows a heading of 196° (south 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 Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE) and Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.