BLZ
Blantyre
Malawi
9,109 km
5,660 miles
MVD
Montevideo
Uruguay
Distance
9,109 km
5,660 mi / 4,918 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
236°
southwest

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BLZ MVD
Airport Name Chileka International Airport Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport
IATA Code BLZ MVD
ICAO Code FWCL SUMU
City Blantyre Montevideo
Country Malawi Uruguay
Timezone Africa/Blantyre America/Montevideo
Elevation 2,555 ft 105 ft
Coordinates -15.680000, 34.970000 -34.840000, -56.030000

Blantyre (BLZ) to Montevideo (MVD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) in Blantyre, Malawi to Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay is 9,109 kilometers (5,660 miles / 4,918 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 236°.

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 Malawi with Uruguay. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:51 in Blantyre, it's 11:51 in Montevideo. 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 2,450 feet between the two airports. Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport sits lower than Chileka International Airport.

The return flight from Montevideo (MVD) to Blantyre (BLZ) follows a heading of 104° (east 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 Chileka International Airport (BLZ) and Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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