MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
13,351 km
8,296 miles
RFS
La Rosita
Nicaragua
Distance
13,351 km
8,296 mi / 7,209 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
272°
west

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MPM RFS
Airport Name Maputo Airport Rosita Airport
IATA Code MPM RFS
ICAO Code FQMA MNRT
City Maputo La Rosita
Country Mozambique Nicaragua
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Managua
Elevation 145 ft 193 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 13.890000, -84.410000

Maputo (MPM) to La Rosita (RFS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Rosita Airport (RFS) in La Rosita, Nicaragua is 13,351 kilometers (8,296 miles / 7,209 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 12:04 in Maputo, it's 04:04 in La Rosita. 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 La Rosita (RFS) 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 Rosita Airport (RFS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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