MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
7,574 km
4,707 miles
RAI
Praia
Cape Verde
Distance
7,574 km
4,707 mi / 4,090 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MPM RAI
Airport Name Maputo Airport Praia International Airport
IATA Code MPM RAI
ICAO Code FQMA GVNP
City Maputo Praia
Country Mozambique Cape Verde
Timezone Africa/Maputo Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Elevation 145 ft 230 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 14.920000, -23.490000

Maputo (MPM) to Praia (RAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Praia International Airport (RAI) in Praia, Cape Verde is 7,574 kilometers (4,707 miles / 4,090 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mozambique with Cape Verde. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:52 in Maputo, it's 01:52 in Praia. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Praia (RAI) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 126° (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 Praia International Airport (RAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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