MVD
Montevideo
Uruguay
9,286 km
5,770 miles
VXC
Lichinga
Mozambique
Distance
9,286 km
5,770 mi / 5,014 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Montevideo
Heading
102°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MVD VXC
Airport Name Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport Lichinga Airport
IATA Code MVD VXC
ICAO Code SUMU FQLC
City Montevideo Lichinga
Country Uruguay Mozambique
Timezone America/Montevideo Africa/Maputo
Elevation 105 ft 4,505 ft
Coordinates -34.840000, -56.030000 -13.270000, 35.270000

Montevideo (MVD) to Lichinga (VXC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay to Lichinga Airport (VXC) in Lichinga, Mozambique is 9,286 kilometers (5,770 miles / 5,014 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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 Mozambique. 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 13:26 in Montevideo, it's 18:26 in Lichinga. 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 4,400 feet between the two airports. Lichinga Airport sits higher than Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport.

The return flight from Lichinga (VXC) to Montevideo (MVD) follows a heading of 236° (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 Lichinga Airport (VXC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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