MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
8,052 km
5,003 miles
RIG
Rio Grande
Brazil
Distance
8,052 km
5,003 mi / 4,348 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
242°
west southwest

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MPM RIG
Airport Name Maputo Airport Rio Grande Airport
IATA Code MPM RIG
ICAO Code FQMA SJRG
City Maputo Rio Grande
Country Mozambique Brazil
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 145 ft 27 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -32.080000, -52.160000

Maputo (MPM) to Rio Grande (RIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Rio Grande Airport (RIG) in Rio Grande, Brazil is 8,052 kilometers (5,003 miles / 4,348 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 20:49 in Maputo, it's 15:49 in Rio Grande. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio Grande (RIG) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 110° (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 Rio Grande Airport (RIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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