MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
11,791 km
7,327 miles
MRD
Merida
Venezuela
Distance
11,791 km
7,327 mi / 6,367 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

MPM MRD
Airport Name Maputo Airport Alberto Carnevalli Airport
IATA Code MPM MRD
ICAO Code FQMA SVMD
City Maputo Merida
Country Mozambique Venezuela
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Caracas
Elevation 145 ft 5,007 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 8.580000, -71.160000

Maputo (MPM) to Merida (MRD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD) in Merida, Venezuela is 11,791 kilometers (7,327 miles / 6,367 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 Mozambique with Venezuela. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:06 in Maputo, it's 10:06 in Merida. With a 6-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 4,862 feet between the two airports. Alberto Carnevalli Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Merida (MRD) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 115° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Maputo Airport (MPM) and Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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