Montevideo to Rancagua flights
Rancagua lies 1,334 km (829 mi) west 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 28 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 | Rancagua | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Uruguay | Chile |
| Population | 1.3 million | 212,695 |
| Elevation | 34 m (112 ft) | 520 m (1,706 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Montevideo) | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) |
| Nearest large airport | MVD, 17 km out | SCL, 86 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Rancagua
Crossing from Uruguay into Chile: money changes from the Peso to the Peso (CLP); sockets are Euro, Type L; the dialling code becomes +56; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648813 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648847.
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 Rancagua
Rancagua is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL), 86 km (53 mi) from the centre, whose 12,303-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport | SCL | 86 km (53 mi) | 12,303 ft | 1,555 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Rancagua from Montevideo?
1,334 km (829 mi) in a straight line, west of Montevideo.
How long does it take to get from Montevideo to Rancagua by air?
About 2 h 28 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 Rancagua?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Montevideo to Rancagua flights?
Typically Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport (MVD) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL).
What currency do I need in Rancagua?
The Peso (CLP).
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.