MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
9,756 km
6,062 miles
VAH
Vallegrande
Bolivia
Distance
9,756 km
6,062 mi / 5,268 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MPM VAH
Airport Name Maputo Airport Capitan Av. Vidal Villagomez Toledo Airport
IATA Code MPM VAH
ICAO Code FQMA SLVG
City Maputo Vallegrande
Country Mozambique Bolivia
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/La_Paz
Elevation 145 ft 6,551 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -18.480000, -64.100000

Maputo (MPM) to Vallegrande (VAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Capitan Av. Vidal Villagomez Toledo Airport (VAH) in Vallegrande, Bolivia is 9,756 kilometers (6,062 miles / 5,268 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 Bolivia. 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 07:50 in Maputo, it's 01:50 in Vallegrande. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,406 feet between the two airports. Capitan Av. Vidal Villagomez Toledo Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Vallegrande (VAH) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 117° (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 Capitan Av. Vidal Villagomez Toledo Airport (VAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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