MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
12,343 km
7,670 miles
SLX
Salt Cay
TC
Distance
12,343 km
7,670 mi / 6,665 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
284°
west northwest

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MPM SLX
Airport Name Maputo Airport Salt Cay Airport
IATA Code MPM SLX
ICAO Code FQMA MBSY
City Maputo Salt Cay
Country Mozambique TC
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Grand_Turk
Elevation 145 ft 3 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 21.330000, -71.200000

Maputo (MPM) to Salt Cay (SLX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Salt Cay Airport (SLX) in Salt Cay, TC is 12,343 kilometers (7,670 miles / 6,665 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 TC. 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 02:03 in Maputo, it's 19:03 in Salt Cay. With a 7-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 Salt Cay (SLX) 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 Salt Cay Airport (SLX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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