MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
13,140 km
8,165 miles
SCY
San Cristobal
Ecuador
Distance
13,140 km
8,165 mi / 7,095 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
254°
west southwest

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MPM SCY
Airport Name Maputo Airport San Cristobal Airport
IATA Code MPM SCY
ICAO Code FQMA SEST
City Maputo San Cristobal
Country Mozambique Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Maputo Pacific/Galapagos
Elevation 145 ft 62 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -0.910000, -89.620000

Maputo (MPM) to San Cristobal (SCY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to San Cristobal Airport (SCY) in San Cristobal, Ecuador is 13,140 kilometers (8,165 miles / 7,095 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

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 Ecuador. 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 22:49 in Maputo, it's 14:49 in San Cristobal. 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 San Cristobal (SCY) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 120° (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 San Cristobal Airport (SCY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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