MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
11,567 km
7,187 miles
VIJ
Spanish Town
VG
Distance
11,567 km
7,187 mi / 6,246 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
284°
west northwest

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MPM VIJ
Airport Name Maputo Airport Virgin Gorda Airport
IATA Code MPM VIJ
ICAO Code FQMA TUPW
City Maputo Spanish Town
Country Mozambique VG
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Tortola
Elevation 145 ft 9 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 18.450000, -64.430000

Maputo (MPM) to Spanish Town (VIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Virgin Gorda Airport (VIJ) in Spanish Town, VG is 11,567 kilometers (7,187 miles / 6,246 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 VG. 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 01:39 in Maputo, it's 19:39 in Spanish Town. 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.

The return flight from Spanish Town (VIJ) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 113° (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 Virgin Gorda Airport (VIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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