MVD
Montevideo
Uruguay
10,188 km
6,331 miles
NUU
Nakuru
Kenya
Distance
10,188 km
6,331 mi / 5,501 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Montevideo
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

MVD NUU
Airport Name Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport Nakuru Airport
IATA Code MVD NUU
ICAO Code SUMU HKNK
City Montevideo Nakuru
Country Uruguay Kenya
Timezone America/Montevideo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 105 ft 6,200 ft
Coordinates -34.840000, -56.030000 -0.300000, 36.160000

Montevideo (MVD) to Nakuru (NUU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay to Nakuru Airport (NUU) in Nakuru, Kenya is 10,188 kilometers (6,331 miles / 5,501 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:10 in Montevideo, it's 15:10 in Nakuru. With a 6-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 6,095 feet between the two airports. Nakuru 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 Nakuru (NUU) to Montevideo (MVD) follows a heading of 235° (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 Nakuru Airport (NUU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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