KMG
Kunming
China
17,701 km
10,999 miles
MVD
Montevideo
Uruguay
Distance
17,701 km
10,999 mi / 9,558 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
237°
west southwest

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KMG MVD
Airport Name Kunming Wujiaba International Airport Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport
IATA Code KMG MVD
ICAO Code ZPPP SUMU
City Kunming Montevideo
Country China Uruguay
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Montevideo
Elevation 6,217 ft 105 ft
Coordinates 24.990000, 102.740000 -34.840000, -56.030000

Kunming (KMG) to Montevideo (MVD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kunming Wujiaba International Airport (KMG) in Kunming, China to Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay is 17,701 kilometers (10,999 miles / 9,558 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:04 in Kunming, it's 15:04 in Montevideo. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,112 feet between the two airports. Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport sits lower than Kunming Wujiaba International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Montevideo (MVD) to Kunming (KMG) follows a heading of 112° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kunming Wujiaba International Airport (KMG) 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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