MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
16,193 km
10,062 miles
PCO
La Ribera
Mexico
Distance
16,193 km
10,062 mi / 8,744 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

MPM PCO
Airport Name Maputo Airport Punta Colorada Airport
IATA Code MPM PCO
ICAO Code FQMA MMPL
City Maputo La Ribera
Country Mozambique Mexico
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Mazatlan
Elevation 145 ft 55 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 23.580000, -109.540000

Maputo (MPM) to La Ribera (PCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Punta Colorada Airport (PCO) in La Ribera, Mexico is 16,193 kilometers (10,062 miles / 8,744 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 10:13 in Maputo, it's 01:13 in La Ribera. 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 La Ribera (PCO) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 102° (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 Punta Colorada Airport (PCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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