MDZ
Mendoza
Argentina
9,445 km
5,869 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
9,445 km
5,869 mi / 5,100 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Argentina/Mendoza
Heading
118°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MDZ MPM
Airport Name El Plumerillo Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code MDZ MPM
ICAO Code SAME FQMA
City Mendoza Maputo
Country Argentina Mozambique
Timezone America/Argentina/Mendoza Africa/Maputo
Elevation 2,310 ft 145 ft
Coordinates -32.830000, -68.790000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Mendoza (MDZ) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Plumerillo Airport (MDZ) in Mendoza, Argentina to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 9,445 kilometers (5,869 miles / 5,100 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 Argentina 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 19:17 in Mendoza, it's 00:17 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 2,165 feet between the two airports. Maputo Airport sits lower than El Plumerillo Airport.

The return flight from Maputo (MPM) to Mendoza (MDZ) follows a heading of 236° (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 El Plumerillo Airport (MDZ) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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