Airport Comparison
| MVD | YAN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport | Yangambi Airport |
| IATA Code | MVD | YAN |
| ICAO Code | SUMU | FZIR |
| City | Montevideo | Yangambi |
| Country | Uruguay | DR Congo |
| Timezone | America/Montevideo | Africa/Lubumbashi |
| Elevation | 105 ft | 1,378 ft |
| Coordinates | -34.840000, -56.030000 | 0.780000, 24.470000 |
Montevideo (MVD) to Yangambi (YAN) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay to Yangambi Airport (YAN) in Yangambi, DR Congo is 9,192 kilometers (5,712 miles / 4,963 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 84°.
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 DR Congo. 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 19:06 in Montevideo, it's 00:06 in Yangambi. 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 1,273 feet between the two airports. Yangambi Airport sits higher than Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport.
The return flight from Yangambi (YAN) to Montevideo (MVD) follows a heading of 235° (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 Yangambi Airport (YAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.