Airport Comparison
| MVD | XKH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport | Xieng Khouang Airport |
| IATA Code | MVD | XKH |
| ICAO Code | SUMU | VLXK |
| City | Montevideo | Xieng Khouang |
| Country | Uruguay | Laos |
| Timezone | America/Montevideo | Asia/Vientiane |
| Elevation | 105 ft | 3,445 ft |
| Coordinates | -34.840000, -56.030000 | 19.450000, 103.160000 |
Montevideo (MVD) to Xieng Khouang (XKH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) in Xieng Khouang, Laos is 17,348 kilometers (10,780 miles / 9,367 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.
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 Laos. 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 17:18 in Montevideo, it's 03:18 in Xieng Khouang. With a 10-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 3,340 feet between the two airports. Xieng Khouang Airport sits higher than Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport.
The return flight from Xieng Khouang (XKH) to Montevideo (MVD) follows a heading of 226° (southwest). 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 Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.