MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
15,857 km
9,853 miles
MZT
Mazatlan
Mexico
Distance
15,857 km
9,853 mi / 8,562 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
275°
west

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MPM MZT
Airport Name Maputo Airport General Rafael Buelna International Airport
IATA Code MPM MZT
ICAO Code FQMA MMMZ
City Maputo Mazatlan
Country Mozambique Mexico
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Mazatlan
Elevation 145 ft 38 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 23.160000, -106.270000

Maputo (MPM) to Mazatlan (MZT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) in Mazatlan, Mexico is 15,857 kilometers (9,853 miles / 8,562 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:14 in Maputo, it's 06:14 in Mazatlan. With a 9-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 Mazatlan (MZT) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 103° (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 General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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