MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
13,039 km
8,102 miles
PMZ
Palmar Sur
Costa Rica
Distance
13,039 km
8,102 mi / 7,040 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

MPM PMZ
Airport Name Maputo Airport Palmar Sur Airport
IATA Code MPM PMZ
ICAO Code FQMA MRPM
City Maputo Palmar Sur
Country Mozambique Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 145 ft 49 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 8.950000, -83.470000

Maputo (MPM) to Palmar Sur (PMZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Palmar Sur Airport (PMZ) in Palmar Sur, Costa Rica is 13,039 kilometers (8,102 miles / 7,040 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Costa Rica. 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 21:46 in Maputo, it's 13:46 in Palmar Sur. 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 Palmar Sur (PMZ) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 115° (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 Palmar Sur Airport (PMZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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