Montevideo to Colombo flights
Colombo lies 1,260 km (783 mi) north-east of Montevideo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 22 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.
| Montevideo | Colombo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Uruguay | Brazil |
| Population | 1.3 million | 232,212 |
| Elevation | 34 m (112 ft) | 1,007 m (3,304 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Montevideo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | MVD, 17 km out | CWB, 27 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Colombo
Crossing from Uruguay into Brazil: money changes from the Peso to the Real (BRL); sockets are Euro, IEC 60906-1; the dialling code becomes +55; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648833 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
Arriving in Colombo
Colombo is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Curitiba-Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB), 27 km (17 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,277 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Ponta Grossa Airport - Comandante Antonio Amilton Beraldo (PGZ, 93 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curitiba-Afonso Pena International Airport | CWB | 27 km (17 mi) | 7,277 ft | 2,988 ft |
| Ponta Grossa Airport - Comandante Antonio Amilton Beraldo (regional) | PGZ | 93 km (58 mi) | 4,692 ft | 2,588 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Colombo from Montevideo?
1,260 km (783 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Montevideo.
How long does it take to get from Montevideo to Colombo by air?
About 2 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Montevideo and Colombo?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Montevideo to Colombo flights?
Typically Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport (MVD) to Curitiba-Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB); Colombo also has PGZ.
What currency do I need in Colombo?
The Real (BRL).
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.