MVD
Montevideo
Uruguay
11,173 km
6,943 miles
ZGF
Grand Forks
Canada
Distance
11,173 km
6,943 mi / 6,033 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Montevideo
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MVD ZGF
Airport Name Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport Grand Forks Airport
IATA Code MVD ZGF
ICAO Code SUMU CZGF
City Montevideo Grand Forks
Country Uruguay Canada
Timezone America/Montevideo America/Vancouver
Elevation 105 ft 1,720 ft
Coordinates -34.840000, -56.030000 49.020000, -118.430000

Montevideo (MVD) to Grand Forks (ZGF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay to Grand Forks Airport (ZGF) in Grand Forks, Canada is 11,173 kilometers (6,943 miles / 6,033 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:40 in Montevideo, it's 15:40 in Grand Forks. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,615 feet between the two airports. Grand Forks Airport sits higher than Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport.

The return flight from Grand Forks (ZGF) to Montevideo (MVD) follows a heading of 132° (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 Grand Forks Airport (ZGF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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