MVD
Montevideo
Uruguay
10,064 km
6,254 miles
TWZ
Twitzel
New Zealand
Distance
10,064 km
6,254 mi / 5,434 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Montevideo
Heading
211°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

MVD TWZ
Airport Name Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport Pukaki Airport
IATA Code MVD TWZ
ICAO Code SUMU NZUK
City Montevideo Twitzel
Country Uruguay New Zealand
Timezone America/Montevideo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 105 ft 1,575 ft
Coordinates -34.840000, -56.030000 -44.230000, 170.120000

Montevideo (MVD) to Twitzel (TWZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay to Pukaki Airport (TWZ) in Twitzel, New Zealand is 10,064 kilometers (6,254 miles / 5,434 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 New Zealand. 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 16:42 in Montevideo, it's 08:42 in Twitzel. With a 16-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 1,470 feet between the two airports. Pukaki Airport sits higher than Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport.

The return flight from Twitzel (TWZ) to Montevideo (MVD) follows a heading of 144° (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 Pukaki Airport (TWZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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