# Distance from Maputo (MPM) to Puerto Escondido (PXM)

> 14,700 km · estimated flight time 18h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 14,700 km / 9,134 mi / 7,937 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 18h
- **Heading**: 268° (west)
- **Return heading**: 111° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Mozambique) → Mexico
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → North America
- **Time difference**: -8h (When it's 18:50 in Maputo, it's 10:50 in Puerto Escondido)
- **Elevation difference**: 149 ft (PXM is higher than MPM)

## Airports

### [Maputo Airport (MPM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mpm-maputo-maputo-airport/1ef266de-ddb6-6d80-8d2b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Maputo, Mozambique
- ICAO: FQMA
- Timezone: Africa/Maputo
- Coordinates: -25.920000, 32.570000
- Elevation: 145 ft

### [Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pxm-puerto-escondido-puerto-escondido-international-airport/1ef266df-6214-65d2-adf5-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Puerto Escondido, Mexico
- ICAO: MMPS
- Timezone: America/Mexico_City
- Coordinates: 15.880000, -97.090000
- Elevation: 294 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 18:50 in Maputo, it's 10:50 in Puerto Escondido.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Maputo Airport (MPM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mpm-maputo-maputo-airport/1ef266de-ddb6-6d80-8d2b-06bb2780ed98)
- [Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pxm-puerto-escondido-puerto-escondido-international-airport/1ef266df-6214-65d2-adf5-06bb2780ed98)
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