MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
9,055 km
5,626 miles
RCU
Rio Cuarto
Argentina
Distance
9,055 km
5,626 mi / 4,889 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
237°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MPM RCU
Airport Name Maputo Airport Area De Material Airport
IATA Code MPM RCU
ICAO Code FQMA SAOC
City Maputo Rio Cuarto
Country Mozambique Argentina
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Argentina/Cordoba
Elevation 145 ft 1,380 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -33.090000, -64.260000

Maputo (MPM) to Rio Cuarto (RCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Area De Material Airport (RCU) in Rio Cuarto, Argentina is 9,055 kilometers (5,626 miles / 4,889 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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 Argentina. 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 07:32 in Maputo, it's 02:32 in Rio Cuarto. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,235 feet between the two airports. Area De Material Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport.

The return flight from Rio Cuarto (RCU) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 115° (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 Area De Material Airport (RCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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