MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
8,562 km
5,320 miles
SLZ
Sao Luis
Brazil
Distance
8,562 km
5,320 mi / 4,623 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
273°
west

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MPM SLZ
Airport Name Maputo Airport Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport
IATA Code MPM SLZ
ICAO Code FQMA SBSL
City Maputo Sao Luis
Country Mozambique Brazil
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Fortaleza
Elevation 145 ft 178 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -2.590000, -44.230000

Maputo (MPM) to Sao Luis (SLZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ) in Sao Luis, Brazil is 8,562 kilometers (5,320 miles / 4,623 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 13:00 in Maputo, it's 08:00 in Sao Luis. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sao Luis (SLZ) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 116° (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 Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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