MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
11,032 km
6,855 miles
SLU
Castries
Saint Lucia
Distance
11,032 km
6,855 mi / 5,957 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
281°
west

Airport Comparison

MPM SLU
Airport Name Maputo Airport George F. L. Charles Airport
IATA Code MPM SLU
ICAO Code FQMA TLPC
City Maputo Castries
Country Mozambique Saint Lucia
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/St_Lucia
Elevation 145 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 14.020000, -60.990000

Maputo (MPM) to Castries (SLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) in Castries, Saint Lucia is 11,032 kilometers (6,855 miles / 5,957 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 Saint Lucia. 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 14:42 in Maputo, it's 08:42 in Castries. With a 6-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 Castries (SLU) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 115° (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 George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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