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MLZ to PTK: distance & flight time
Melo (Cerro Largo International Airport) → Pontiac (Oakland County International Airport)
5,503 mi
8,856 km · 4,782 nm
11h 15m
estimated nonstop flight time
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time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
5,503 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 15m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Both airports share the same local time, so schedules read exactly as flown.
The two airports
- MLZ — Cerro Largo International Airport · Melo, Uruguay
- PTK — Oakland County International Airport · Pontiac, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is MLZ from PTK?
The flight distance from Melo (MLZ) to Pontiac (PTK) is 5,503 miles (8,856 km, 4,782 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MLZ to PTK?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 15m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from MLZ to PTK?
Nonstop service on MLZ–PTK depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 11h 15m nonstop estimate.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MLZ to PTK?
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Why are some MLZ to PTK fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain MLZ–PTK tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.