MCH
Machala
Ecuador
12,077 km
7,504 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
12,077 km
7,504 mi / 6,521 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
119°
east southeast

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MCH MPM
Airport Name General Manuel Serrano Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code MCH MPM
ICAO Code SEMH FQMA
City Machala Maputo
Country Ecuador Mozambique
Timezone America/Guayaquil Africa/Maputo
Elevation 11 ft 145 ft
Coordinates -3.270000, -79.960000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Machala (MCH) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Manuel Serrano Airport (MCH) in Machala, Ecuador to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 12,077 kilometers (7,504 miles / 6,521 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 Ecuador 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 14:32 in Machala, it's 21:32 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.

The return flight from Maputo (MPM) to Machala (MCH) follows a heading of 257° (west 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 General Manuel Serrano Airport (MCH) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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