Airport Comparison
| MVD | RIL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport | Rifle Garfield County Airport |
| IATA Code | MVD | RIL |
| ICAO Code | SUMU | KRIL |
| City | Montevideo | Rifle |
| Country | Uruguay | United States |
| Timezone | America/Montevideo | America/Denver |
| Elevation | 105 ft | 5,537 ft |
| Coordinates | -34.840000, -56.030000 | 39.530000, -107.730000 |
Montevideo (MVD) to Rifle (RIL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay to Rifle Garfield County Airport (RIL) in Rifle, United States is 9,824 kilometers (6,105 miles / 5,305 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.
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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 21:45 in Montevideo, it's 17:45 in Rifle. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,432 feet between the two airports. Rifle Garfield County 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 Rifle (RIL) to Montevideo (MVD) follows a heading of 140° (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 Rifle Garfield County Airport (RIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.