MVD
Montevideo
Uruguay
8,275 km
5,142 miles
PHW
Phalaborwa
South Africa
Distance
8,275 km
5,142 mi / 4,468 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Montevideo
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MVD PHW
Airport Name Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport Hendrik Van Eck Airport
IATA Code MVD PHW
ICAO Code SUMU FAPH
City Montevideo Phalaborwa
Country Uruguay South Africa
Timezone America/Montevideo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 105 ft 1,432 ft
Coordinates -34.840000, -56.030000 -23.940000, 31.160000

Montevideo (MVD) to Phalaborwa (PHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay to Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) in Phalaborwa, South Africa is 8,275 kilometers (5,142 miles / 4,468 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:09 in Montevideo, it's 05:09 in Phalaborwa. 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 1,327 feet between the two airports. Hendrik Van Eck Airport sits higher than Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport.

The return flight from Phalaborwa (PHW) to Montevideo (MVD) follows a heading of 238° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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