MVD
Montevideo
Uruguay
15,201 km
9,445 miles
TFM
Telefomin
Papua New Guinea
Distance
15,201 km
9,445 mi / 8,208 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Montevideo
Heading
206°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

MVD TFM
Airport Name Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport Telefomin Airport
IATA Code MVD TFM
ICAO Code SUMU AYTE
City Montevideo Telefomin
Country Uruguay Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Montevideo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 105 ft 4,950 ft
Coordinates -34.840000, -56.030000 -5.130000, 141.640000

Montevideo (MVD) to Telefomin (TFM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay to Telefomin Airport (TFM) in Telefomin, Papua New Guinea is 15,201 kilometers (9,445 miles / 8,208 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southwest at a heading of 206°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 12:00 in Montevideo, it's 01:00 in Telefomin. With a 13-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 4,845 feet between the two airports. Telefomin Airport sits higher than Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport.

The return flight from Telefomin (TFM) to Montevideo (MVD) follows a heading of 159° (south 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 Telefomin Airport (TFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.