LUG
Lugano
Switzerland
11,092 km
6,892 miles
MVD
Montevideo
Uruguay
Distance
11,092 km
6,892 mi / 5,989 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
229°
southwest

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LUG MVD
Airport Name Lugano Airport Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport
IATA Code LUG MVD
ICAO Code LSZA SUMU
City Lugano Montevideo
Country Switzerland Uruguay
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Montevideo
Elevation 915 ft 105 ft
Coordinates 46.000000, 8.910000 -34.840000, -56.030000

Lugano (LUG) to Montevideo (MVD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lugano Airport (LUG) in Lugano, Switzerland to Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay is 11,092 kilometers (6,892 miles / 5,989 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:26 in Lugano, it's 10:26 in Montevideo. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Montevideo (MVD) to Lugano (LUG) follows a heading of 40° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Lugano Airport (LUG) 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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