MBI
Mbeya
Tanzania
9,397 km
5,839 miles
MVD
Montevideo
Uruguay
Distance
9,397 km
5,839 mi / 5,074 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
236°
southwest

Airport Comparison

MBI MVD
Airport Name Mbeya Airport Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport
IATA Code MBI MVD
ICAO Code HTMB SUMU
City Mbeya Montevideo
Country Tanzania Uruguay
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Montevideo
Elevation 5,600 ft 105 ft
Coordinates -8.920000, 33.470000 -34.840000, -56.030000

Mbeya (MBI) to Montevideo (MVD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mbeya Airport (MBI) in Mbeya, Tanzania to Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay is 9,397 kilometers (5,839 miles / 5,074 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 Tanzania 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 20:45 in Mbeya, it's 14:45 in Montevideo. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,495 feet between the two airports. Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport sits lower than Mbeya Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Montevideo (MVD) to Mbeya (MBI) follows a heading of 97° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Mbeya Airport (MBI) 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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