Montevideo to Cape Town flights
Cape Town lies 6,672 km (4,146 mi) south-east of Montevideo, +5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 9 h 18 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Montevideo | Cape Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Uruguay | South Africa |
| Population | 1.3 million | 4.8 million |
| Elevation | 34 m (112 ft) | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Montevideo) | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) |
| Nearest large airport | MVD, 17 km out | CPT, 18 km out |
Clocks in Cape Town are 5 h ahead of Montevideo right now, so a 9 h 18 min journey lands 14 h 18 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Cape Town
Crossing from Uruguay into South Africa: money changes from the Peso to the Rand (ZAR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro, IEC 60906-1; the dialling code becomes +27; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Montevideo
Montevideo is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport (MVD), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Capitan Corbeta CA Curbelo International Airport (PDP, 100 km).
Arriving in Cape Town
Cape Town is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Cape Town International Airport (CPT), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 10,502-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Town International Airport | CPT | 18 km (11 mi) | 10,502 ft | 151 ft |
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Staying in Cape Town
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Common questions
How far is Cape Town from Montevideo?
6,672 km (4,146 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Montevideo.
How long does it take to get from Montevideo to Cape Town by air?
About 9 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Montevideo and Cape Town?
Cape Town is 5 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Johannesburg against America/Montevideo).
Which airports are used for Montevideo to Cape Town flights?
Typically Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport (MVD) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
What currency do I need in Cape Town?
The Rand (ZAR).
Where can I stay in Cape Town?
Our booking partner lists 6,750+ places to stay in Cape Town, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.