Mendoza to Montevideo flights
Montevideo lies 1,189 km (739 mi) east of Mendoza, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 16 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Mendoza | Montevideo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Uruguay |
| Population | 114,893 | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 853 m (2,799 ft) | 34 m (112 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Mendoza) | UTC-3 (America/Montevideo) |
| Nearest large airport | MDZ, 8 km out | MVD, 17 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Montevideo
Crossing from Argentina into Uruguay: money changes from the Peso to the Peso (UYU); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, Schuko, Type L; the dialling code becomes +598; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Mendoza
Mendoza is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,301 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Montevideo
Montevideo is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport (MVD), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Capitan Corbeta CA Curbelo International Airport (PDP, 100 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport | MVD | 17 km (11 mi) | 10,499 ft | 105 ft |
| Capitan Corbeta CA Curbelo International Airport (regional) | PDP | 100 km (62 mi) | 6,998 ft | 95 ft |
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Staying in Montevideo
Our booking partner lists 319 places to stay in Montevideo. Of the 173 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (76), and 5 are five-star. Across 94 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 178,996 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Montevideo from Mendoza?
1,189 km (739 mi) in a straight line, east of Mendoza.
How long does it take to get from Mendoza to Montevideo by air?
About 2 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mendoza and Montevideo?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Mendoza to Montevideo flights?
Typically Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ) to Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport (MVD); Montevideo also has PDP.
What currency do I need in Montevideo?
The Peso (UYU).
Where can I stay in Montevideo?
Our booking partner lists 319 places to stay in Montevideo, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.