MVD
Montevideo
Uruguay
15,962 km
9,918 miles
NGQ
Shiquanhe
China
Distance
15,962 km
9,918 mi / 8,619 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Montevideo
Heading
82°
east

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MVD NGQ
Airport Name Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport Ngari Gunsa Airport
IATA Code MVD NGQ
ICAO Code SUMU ZUAL
City Montevideo Shiquanhe
Country Uruguay China
Timezone America/Montevideo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 105 ft 14,022 ft
Coordinates -34.840000, -56.030000 32.100000, 80.050000

Montevideo (MVD) to Shiquanhe (NGQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay to Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) in Shiquanhe, China is 15,962 kilometers (9,918 miles / 8,619 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:03 in Montevideo, it's 22:03 in Shiquanhe. 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 13,917 feet between the two airports. Ngari Gunsa Airport sits higher than Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Shiquanhe (NGQ) to Montevideo (MVD) follows a heading of 253° (west 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 Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) and Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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