MVD
Montevideo
Uruguay
6,878 km
4,274 miles
SWP
Swakopmund
Namibia
Distance
6,878 km
4,274 mi / 3,714 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Montevideo
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

MVD SWP
Airport Name Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport Swakopmund Airport
IATA Code MVD SWP
ICAO Code SUMU FYSM
City Montevideo Swakopmund
Country Uruguay Namibia
Timezone America/Montevideo Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 105 ft 207 ft
Coordinates -34.840000, -56.030000 -22.660000, 14.570000

Montevideo (MVD) to Swakopmund (SWP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay to Swakopmund Airport (SWP) in Swakopmund, Namibia is 6,878 kilometers (4,274 miles / 3,714 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 Namibia. 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 08:38 in Montevideo, it's 13:38 in Swakopmund. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Swakopmund (SWP) to Montevideo (MVD) follows a heading of 241° (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 Swakopmund Airport (SWP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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