MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
14,949 km
9,289 miles
PBC
Puebla
Mexico
Distance
14,949 km
9,289 mi / 8,072 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

MPM PBC
Airport Name Maputo Airport Hermanos Serdan International Airport
IATA Code MPM PBC
ICAO Code FQMA MMPB
City Maputo Puebla
Country Mozambique Mexico
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 145 ft 7,361 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 19.160000, -98.370000

Maputo (MPM) to Puebla (PBC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Hermanos Serdan International Airport (PBC) in Puebla, Mexico is 14,949 kilometers (9,289 miles / 8,072 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 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 00:18 in Maputo, it's 16:18 in Puebla. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,216 feet between the two airports. Hermanos Serdan International Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Puebla (PBC) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 108° (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 Hermanos Serdan International Airport (PBC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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