IPI
Ipiales
Colombia
12,067 km
7,498 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
12,067 km
7,498 mi / 6,516 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Bogota
Heading
117°
east southeast

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IPI MPM
Airport Name San Luis Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code IPI MPM
ICAO Code SKIP FQMA
City Ipiales Maputo
Country Colombia Mozambique
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Maputo
Elevation 9,765 ft 145 ft
Coordinates 0.860000, -77.670000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Ipiales (IPI) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Luis Airport (IPI) in Ipiales, Colombia to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 12,067 kilometers (7,498 miles / 6,516 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 Colombia with Mozambique. 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 00:36 in Ipiales, it's 07:36 in Maputo. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,620 feet between the two airports. Maputo Airport sits lower than San Luis Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Maputo (MPM) to Ipiales (IPI) follows a heading of 262° (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 San Luis Airport (IPI) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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