MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
8,282 km
5,146 miles
RIA
Santa Maria
Brazil
Distance
8,282 km
5,146 mi / 4,472 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
244°
west southwest

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MPM RIA
Airport Name Maputo Airport Santa Maria Airport
IATA Code MPM RIA
ICAO Code FQMA SBSM
City Maputo Santa Maria
Country Mozambique Brazil
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 145 ft 287 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -29.710000, -53.690000

Maputo (MPM) to Santa Maria (RIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Santa Maria Airport (RIA) in Santa Maria, Brazil is 8,282 kilometers (5,146 miles / 4,472 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 Brazil. 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 13:28 in Maputo, it's 08:28 in Santa Maria. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Santa Maria (RIA) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 111° (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 Santa Maria Airport (RIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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