MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
15,667 km
9,735 miles
TPQ
Tepic
Mexico
Distance
15,667 km
9,735 mi / 8,460 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
273°
west

Airport Comparison

MPM TPQ
Airport Name Maputo Airport Amado Nervo National Airport
IATA Code MPM TPQ
ICAO Code FQMA MMEP
City Maputo Tepic
Country Mozambique Mexico
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Mazatlan
Elevation 145 ft 3,020 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 21.420000, -104.840000

Maputo (MPM) to Tepic (TPQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Amado Nervo National Airport (TPQ) in Tepic, Mexico is 15,667 kilometers (9,735 miles / 8,460 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 Mexico. 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 10:25 in Maputo, it's 01:25 in Tepic. With a 9-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 2,875 feet between the two airports. Amado Nervo National Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport.

The return flight from Tepic (TPQ) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 105° (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 Amado Nervo National Airport (TPQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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