MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
9,855 km
6,123 miles
POI
Potosi
Bolivia
Distance
9,855 km
6,123 mi / 5,321 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
249°
west southwest

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MPM POI
Airport Name Maputo Airport Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport
IATA Code MPM POI
ICAO Code FQMA SLPO
City Maputo Potosi
Country Mozambique Bolivia
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/La_Paz
Elevation 145 ft 12,913 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -19.540000, -65.720000

Maputo (MPM) to Potosi (POI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) in Potosi, Bolivia is 9,855 kilometers (6,123 miles / 5,321 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:33 in Maputo, it's 03:33 in Potosi. With a 6-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 12,768 feet between the two airports. Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Potosi (POI) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 117° (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 Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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