MVD
Montevideo
Uruguay
11,308 km
7,026 miles
SHN
Shelton
United States
Distance
11,308 km
7,026 mi / 6,106 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Montevideo
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MVD SHN
Airport Name Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport Sanderson Field
IATA Code MVD SHN
ICAO Code SUMU KSHN
City Montevideo Shelton
Country Uruguay United States
Timezone America/Montevideo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 105 ft 273 ft
Coordinates -34.840000, -56.030000 47.230000, -123.150000

Montevideo (MVD) to Shelton (SHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay to Sanderson Field (SHN) in Shelton, United States is 11,308 kilometers (7,026 miles / 6,106 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 09:11 in Montevideo, it's 04:11 in Shelton. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shelton (SHN) to Montevideo (MVD) follows a heading of 129° (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 Sanderson Field (SHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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