MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
9,571 km
5,947 miles
PIX
Pico Island
Portugal
Distance
9,571 km
5,947 mi / 5,168 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
317°
northwest

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MPM PIX
Airport Name Maputo Airport Pico Airport
IATA Code MPM PIX
ICAO Code FQMA LPPI
City Maputo Pico Island
Country Mozambique Portugal
Timezone Africa/Maputo Atlantic/Azores
Elevation 145 ft 109 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 38.550000, -28.440000

Maputo (MPM) to Pico Island (PIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Pico Airport (PIX) in Pico Island, Portugal is 9,571 kilometers (5,947 miles / 5,168 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 Portugal. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:16 in Maputo, it's 22:16 in Pico Island. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Pico Island (PIX) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 128° (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 Pico Airport (PIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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