MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
13,339 km
8,289 miles
QCO
Colon
Cuba
Distance
13,339 km
8,289 mi / 7,203 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MPM QCO
Airport Name Maputo Airport Colon Airport
IATA Code MPM QCO
ICAO Code FQMA MUCO
City Maputo Colon
Country Mozambique Cuba
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Havana
Elevation 145 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 22.710000, -80.920000

Maputo (MPM) to Colon (QCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Colon Airport (QCO) in Colon, Cuba is 13,339 kilometers (8,289 miles / 7,203 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 Cuba. 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 22:17 in Maputo, it's 15:17 in Colon. With a 7-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 Colon (QCO) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 108° (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 Colon Airport (QCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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