MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
11,781 km
7,320 miles
TAU
Tauramena
Colombia
Distance
11,781 km
7,320 mi / 6,361 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
268°
west

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Airport Comparison

MPM TAU
Airport Name Maputo Airport Tauramena Airport
IATA Code MPM TAU
ICAO Code FQMA SKTA
City Maputo Tauramena
Country Mozambique Colombia
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Bogota
Elevation 145 ft 1,462 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 5.010000, -72.740000

Maputo (MPM) to Tauramena (TAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Tauramena Airport (TAU) in Tauramena, Colombia is 11,781 kilometers (7,320 miles / 6,361 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 Colombia. 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 14:38 in Maputo, it's 07:38 in Tauramena. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,317 feet between the two airports. Tauramena Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport.

The return flight from Tauramena (TAU) 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 Tauramena Airport (TAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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