MVD
Montevideo
Uruguay
12,664 km
7,869 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,664 km
7,869 mi / 6,838 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Montevideo
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MVD RUH
Airport Name Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code MVD RUH
ICAO Code SUMU OERK
City Montevideo Riyadh
Country Uruguay Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Montevideo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 105 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -34.840000, -56.030000 24.960000, 46.700000

Montevideo (MVD) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 12,664 kilometers (7,869 miles / 6,838 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 07:54 in Montevideo, it's 13:54 in Riyadh. 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 1,944 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Montevideo (MVD) follows a heading of 241° (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 King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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