LOB
Los Andes
Chile
9,600 km
5,965 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
9,600 km
5,965 mi / 5,183 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Santiago
Heading
119°
east southeast

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LOB MPM
Airport Name San Rafael Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code LOB MPM
ICAO Code SCAN FQMA
City Los Andes Maputo
Country Chile Mozambique
Timezone America/Santiago Africa/Maputo
Elevation 2,461 ft 145 ft
Coordinates -32.810000, -70.650000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Los Andes (LOB) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Rafael Airport (LOB) in Los Andes, Chile to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 9,600 kilometers (5,965 miles / 5,183 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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 Chile 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 23:06 in Los Andes, it's 04:06 in Maputo. 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 2,316 feet between the two airports. Maputo Airport sits lower than San Rafael Airport.

The return flight from Maputo (MPM) to Los Andes (LOB) 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 San Rafael Airport (LOB) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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