MVD
Montevideo
Uruguay
10,347 km
6,429 miles
WAX
Zuwara
Libya
Distance
10,347 km
6,429 mi / 5,587 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Montevideo
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MVD WAX
Airport Name Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport Zwara Airport
IATA Code MVD WAX
ICAO Code SUMU HLZW
City Montevideo Zuwara
Country Uruguay Libya
Timezone America/Montevideo Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 105 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -34.840000, -56.030000 32.950000, 12.020000

Montevideo (MVD) to Zuwara (WAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay to Zwara Airport (WAX) in Zuwara, Libya is 10,347 kilometers (6,429 miles / 5,587 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 Libya. 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 03:58 in Montevideo, it's 08:58 in Zuwara. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Zuwara (WAX) to Montevideo (MVD) follows a heading of 230° (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 Zwara Airport (WAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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