Airport Comparison
| MVD | WKA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport | Wanaka Airport |
| IATA Code | MVD | WKA |
| ICAO Code | SUMU | NZWF |
| City | Montevideo | N/A |
| Country | Uruguay | New Zealand |
| Timezone | America/Montevideo | Pacific/Auckland |
| Elevation | 105 ft | 1,142 ft |
| Coordinates | -34.840000, -56.030000 | -44.720000, 169.250000 |
Montevideo (MVD) to Wanaka Airport (WKA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay to Wanaka Airport (WKA) in Wanaka Airport, New Zealand is 10,061 kilometers (6,252 miles / 5,432 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south southwest at a heading of 210°.
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 17:35 in Montevideo, it's 09:35 in Wanaka Airport. 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 1,037 feet between the two airports. Wanaka Airport sits higher than Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport.
The return flight from Wanaka Airport (WKA) 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 Wanaka Airport (WKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.