GLF
Golfito
Costa Rica
12,996 km
8,075 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
12,996 km
8,075 mi / 7,017 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
115°
east southeast

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GLF MPM
Airport Name Golfito Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code GLF MPM
ICAO Code MRGF FQMA
City Golfito Maputo
Country Costa Rica Mozambique
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Africa/Maputo
Elevation 49 ft 145 ft
Coordinates 8.650000, -83.180000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Golfito (GLF) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Golfito Airport (GLF) in Golfito, Costa Rica to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 12,996 kilometers (8,075 miles / 7,017 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 Costa Rica 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 17:24 in Golfito, it's 01:24 in Maputo. With a 8-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 Golfito (GLF) follows a heading of 267° (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 Golfito Airport (GLF) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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