MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
13,268 km
8,244 miles
NCR
San Carlos
Nicaragua
Distance
13,268 km
8,244 mi / 7,164 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
268°
west

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MPM NCR
Airport Name Maputo Airport San Carlos
IATA Code MPM NCR
ICAO Code FQMA MNSC
City Maputo San Carlos
Country Mozambique Nicaragua
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Managua
Elevation 145 ft 91 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 11.130000, -84.770000

Maputo (MPM) to San Carlos (NCR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to San Carlos (NCR) in San Carlos, Nicaragua is 13,268 kilometers (8,244 miles / 7,164 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 Nicaragua. 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 06:01 in Maputo, it's 22:01 in San Carlos. 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 San Carlos (NCR) 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 Carlos (NCR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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