MGA
Managua
Nicaragua
13,452 km
8,359 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
13,452 km
8,359 mi / 7,264 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Managua
Heading
113°
east southeast

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MGA MPM
Airport Name Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code MGA MPM
ICAO Code MNMG FQMA
City Managua Maputo
Country Nicaragua Mozambique
Timezone America/Managua Africa/Maputo
Elevation 194 ft 145 ft
Coordinates 12.140000, -86.170000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Managua (MGA) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) in Managua, Nicaragua to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 13,452 kilometers (8,359 miles / 7,264 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 Nicaragua 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 22:59 in Managua, it's 06:59 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 Managua (MGA) follows a heading of 269° (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 Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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