MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
13,256 km
8,237 miles
PUZ
Puerto Cabezas
Nicaragua
Distance
13,256 km
8,237 mi / 7,158 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
272°
west

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MPM PUZ
Airport Name Maputo Airport Puerto Cabezas Airport
IATA Code MPM PUZ
ICAO Code FQMA MNPC
City Maputo Puerto Cabezas
Country Mozambique Nicaragua
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Managua
Elevation 145 ft 52 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 14.050000, -83.390000

Maputo (MPM) to Puerto Cabezas (PUZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua is 13,256 kilometers (8,237 miles / 7,158 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 Nicaragua. 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 19:57 in Maputo, it's 11:57 in Puerto Cabezas. 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 Puerto Cabezas (PUZ) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 112° (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 Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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