Airport Comparison
| MVD | PUK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport | Pukarua Airport |
| IATA Code | MVD | PUK |
| ICAO Code | SUMU | NTGQ |
| City | Montevideo | Pukarua |
| Country | Uruguay | French Polynesia |
| Timezone | America/Montevideo | Pacific/Tahiti |
| Elevation | 105 ft | 5 ft |
| Coordinates | -34.840000, -56.030000 | -18.300000, -137.020000 |
Montevideo (MVD) to Pukarua (PUK) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay to Pukarua Airport (PUK) in Pukarua, French Polynesia is 8,057 kilometers (5,006 miles / 4,350 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 260°.
This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.
This is an international route connecting Uruguay with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 13:21 in Montevideo, it's 06:21 in Pukarua. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
The return flight from Pukarua (PUK) to Montevideo (MVD) follows a heading of 122° (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 Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) and Pukarua Airport (PUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.