CUL
Culiacan
Mexico
16,013 km
9,950 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
16,013 km
9,950 mi / 8,646 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mazatlan
Heading
101°
east

Airport Comparison

CUL MPM
Airport Name Federal de Bachigualato International Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code CUL MPM
ICAO Code MMCL FQMA
City Culiacan Maputo
Country Mexico Mozambique
Timezone America/Mazatlan Africa/Maputo
Elevation 108 ft 145 ft
Coordinates 24.760000, -107.470000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Culiacan (CUL) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Federal de Bachigualato International Airport (CUL) in Culiacan, Mexico to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 16,013 kilometers (9,950 miles / 8,646 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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 Mexico with Mozambique. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:28 in Culiacan, it's 12:28 in Maputo. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Maputo (MPM) to Culiacan (CUL) follows a heading of 277° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Federal de Bachigualato International Airport (CUL) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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