MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
15,287 km
9,499 miles
NLD
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico
Distance
15,287 km
9,499 mi / 8,254 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MPM NLD
Airport Name Maputo Airport Quetzalcoatl International Airport
IATA Code MPM NLD
ICAO Code FQMA MMNL
City Maputo Nuevo Laredo
Country Mozambique Mexico
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 145 ft 484 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 27.440000, -99.570000

Maputo (MPM) to Nuevo Laredo (NLD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Quetzalcoatl International Airport (NLD) in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico is 15,287 kilometers (9,499 miles / 8,254 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 04:10 in Maputo, it's 20:10 in Nuevo Laredo. 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 Nuevo Laredo (NLD) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 99° (east). 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 Quetzalcoatl International Airport (NLD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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