MVD
Montevideo
Uruguay
16,750 km
10,408 miles
URC
Urumqi
China
Distance
16,750 km
10,408 mi / 9,044 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Montevideo
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MVD URC
Airport Name Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport Urumqi Diwopu International Airport
IATA Code MVD URC
ICAO Code SUMU ZWWW
City Montevideo Urumqi
Country Uruguay China
Timezone America/Montevideo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 105 ft 2,125 ft
Coordinates -34.840000, -56.030000 43.910000, 87.470000

Montevideo (MVD) to Urumqi (URC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) in Urumqi, China is 16,750 kilometers (10,408 miles / 9,044 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 China. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:47 in Montevideo, it's 12:47 in Urumqi. With a 11-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 2,020 feet between the two airports. Urumqi Diwopu International Airport sits higher than Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport.

The return flight from Urumqi (URC) to Montevideo (MVD) follows a heading of 275° (west). 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 Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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