MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
13,797 km
8,573 miles
SAL
Santa Clara
El Salvador
Distance
13,797 km
8,573 mi / 7,450 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
269°
west

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MPM SAL
Airport Name Maputo Airport El Salvador International Airport
IATA Code MPM SAL
ICAO Code FQMA MSLP
City Maputo Santa Clara
Country Mozambique El Salvador
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/El_Salvador
Elevation 145 ft 101 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 13.440000, -89.060000

Maputo (MPM) to Santa Clara (SAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to El Salvador International Airport (SAL) in Santa Clara, El Salvador is 13,797 kilometers (8,573 miles / 7,450 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 El Salvador. 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 19:32 in Maputo, it's 11:32 in Santa Clara. 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 Santa Clara (SAL) 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 El Salvador International Airport (SAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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