Airport Comparison
| MFA | MVD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mafia Island Airport | Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport |
| IATA Code | MFA | MVD |
| ICAO Code | HTMA | SUMU |
| City | Mafia Island | Montevideo |
| Country | Tanzania | Uruguay |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | America/Montevideo |
| Elevation | 60 ft | 105 ft |
| Coordinates | -7.920000, 39.670000 | -34.840000, -56.030000 |
Mafia Island (MFA) to Montevideo (MVD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mafia Island Airport (MFA) in Mafia Island, Tanzania to Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay is 10,020 kilometers (6,226 miles / 5,411 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southwest at a heading of 235°.
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 22:17 in Mafia Island, it's 16:17 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.
The return flight from Montevideo (MVD) to Mafia Island (MFA) follows a heading of 100° (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 Mafia Island Airport (MFA) and Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.