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.