MVD
Montevideo
Uruguay
8,078 km
5,019 miles
RCB
Richards Bay
South Africa
Distance
8,078 km
5,019 mi / 4,362 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Montevideo
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MVD RCB
Airport Name Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport Richards Bay Airport
IATA Code MVD RCB
ICAO Code SUMU FARB
City Montevideo Richards Bay
Country Uruguay South Africa
Timezone America/Montevideo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 105 ft 109 ft
Coordinates -34.840000, -56.030000 -28.740000, 32.090000

Montevideo (MVD) to Richards Bay (RCB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay to Richards Bay Airport (RCB) in Richards Bay, South Africa is 8,078 kilometers (5,019 miles / 4,362 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 12:48 in Montevideo, it's 17:48 in Richards Bay. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Richards Bay (RCB) to Montevideo (MVD) follows a heading of 239° (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 Richards Bay Airport (RCB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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