MVD
Montevideo
Uruguay
14,636 km
9,095 miles
TPI
Tapini
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,636 km
9,095 mi / 7,903 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Montevideo
Heading
211°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

MVD TPI
Airport Name Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport Tapini Airport
IATA Code MVD TPI
ICAO Code SUMU AYTI
City Montevideo Tapini
Country Uruguay Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Montevideo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 105 ft 3,100 ft
Coordinates -34.840000, -56.030000 -8.360000, 146.990000

Montevideo (MVD) to Tapini (TPI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay to Tapini Airport (TPI) in Tapini, Papua New Guinea is 14,636 kilometers (9,095 miles / 7,903 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southwest at a heading of 211°.

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 18:00 in Montevideo, it's 07:00 in Tapini. 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 2,995 feet between the two airports. Tapini Airport sits higher than Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport.

The return flight from Tapini (TPI) to Montevideo (MVD) follows a heading of 155° (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 Tapini Airport (TPI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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