The flight distance from Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay to Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) in Malekula Island, Vanuatu is 12,691 kilometers (7,886 miles / 6,853 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:31 in Montevideo, it's 07:31 in Malekula Island. With a 14-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 Malekula Island (SWJ) to Montevideo (MVD) follows a heading of 142° (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 Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) and Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.