MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
14,070 km
8,743 miles
PKJ
Playa Grande
Guatemala
Distance
14,070 km
8,743 mi / 7,597 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
271°
west

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Airport Comparison

MPM PKJ
Airport Name Maputo Airport Playa Grande Airport
IATA Code MPM PKJ
ICAO Code FQMA MGPG
City Maputo Playa Grande
Country Mozambique Guatemala
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Guatemala
Elevation 145 ft 577 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 16.000000, -90.740000

Maputo (MPM) to Playa Grande (PKJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Playa Grande Airport (PKJ) in Playa Grande, Guatemala is 14,070 kilometers (8,743 miles / 7,597 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 Guatemala. 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 20:44 in Maputo, it's 12:44 in Playa Grande. 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 Playa Grande (PKJ) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 111° (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 Playa Grande Airport (PKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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