MVD
Montevideo
Uruguay
15,639 km
9,718 miles
SYA
Shemya
United States
Distance
15,639 km
9,718 mi / 8,445 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
America/Montevideo
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MVD SYA
Airport Name Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport Eareckson Air Station
IATA Code MVD SYA
ICAO Code SUMU PASY
City Montevideo Shemya
Country Uruguay United States
Timezone America/Montevideo America/Adak
Elevation 105 ft 98 ft
Coordinates -34.840000, -56.030000 52.700000, 174.100000

Montevideo (MVD) to Shemya (SYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay to Eareckson Air Station (SYA) in Shemya, United States is 15,639 kilometers (9,718 miles / 8,445 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 11:42 in Montevideo, it's 04:42 in Shemya. 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 Shemya (SYA) to Montevideo (MVD) follows a heading of 83° (east). 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 Eareckson Air Station (SYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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