MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
11,541 km
7,171 miles
VLN
Valencia
Venezuela
Distance
11,541 km
7,171 mi / 6,232 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
275°
west

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MPM VLN
Airport Name Maputo Airport Arturo Michelena International Airport
IATA Code MPM VLN
ICAO Code FQMA SVVA
City Maputo Valencia
Country Mozambique Venezuela
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Caracas
Elevation 145 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 10.150000, -67.930000

Maputo (MPM) to Valencia (VLN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN) in Valencia, Venezuela is 11,541 kilometers (7,171 miles / 6,232 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 Venezuela. 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 10:29 in Maputo, it's 04:29 in Valencia. 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 1,266 feet between the two airports. Arturo Michelena International Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport.

The return flight from Valencia (VLN) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 114° (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 Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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