LYS
Lyon
France
10,853 km
6,744 miles
MVD
Montevideo
Uruguay
Distance
10,853 km
6,744 mi / 5,860 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Paris
Heading
226°
southwest

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LYS MVD
Airport Name Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport
IATA Code LYS MVD
ICAO Code LFLL SUMU
City Lyon Montevideo
Country France Uruguay
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Montevideo
Elevation 821 ft 105 ft
Coordinates 45.730000, 5.090000 -34.840000, -56.030000

Lyon (LYS) to Montevideo (MVD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) in Lyon, France to Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay is 10,853 kilometers (6,744 miles / 5,860 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.

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 France 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 01:05 in Lyon, it's 21:05 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 Lyon (LYS) follows a heading of 38° (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 Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) 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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