MVD
Montevideo
Uruguay
7,715 km
4,794 miles
UNE
Qacha's Nek
Lesotho
Distance
7,715 km
4,794 mi / 4,166 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Montevideo
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MVD UNE
Airport Name Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport Qacha's Nek Airport
IATA Code MVD UNE
ICAO Code SUMU FXQN
City Montevideo Qacha's Nek
Country Uruguay Lesotho
Timezone America/Montevideo Africa/Maseru
Elevation 105 ft 6,100 ft
Coordinates -34.840000, -56.030000 -30.110000, 28.670000

Montevideo (MVD) to Qacha's Nek (UNE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay to Qacha's Nek Airport (UNE) in Qacha's Nek, Lesotho is 7,715 kilometers (4,794 miles / 4,166 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, 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 Lesotho. 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 16:12 in Montevideo, it's 21:12 in Qacha's Nek. 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 5,995 feet between the two airports. Qacha's Nek Airport sits higher than Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Qacha's Nek (UNE) 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 Qacha's Nek Airport (UNE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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