MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
12,613 km
7,837 miles
NBL
Wannukandi
Panama
Distance
12,613 km
7,837 mi / 6,810 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
269°
west

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MPM NBL
Airport Name Maputo Airport San Blas Airport
IATA Code MPM NBL
ICAO Code FQMA MPWN
City Maputo Wannukandi
Country Mozambique Panama
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Panama
Elevation 145 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 9.450000, -78.980000

Maputo (MPM) to Wannukandi (NBL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to San Blas Airport (NBL) in Wannukandi, Panama is 12,613 kilometers (7,837 miles / 6,810 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 Panama. 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 00:40 in Maputo, it's 17:40 in Wannukandi. 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 Wannukandi (NBL) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 114° (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 San Blas Airport (NBL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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