MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
9,834 km
6,111 miles
VLR
Vallenar
Chile
Distance
9,834 km
6,111 mi / 5,310 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
239°
west southwest

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MPM VLR
Airport Name Maputo Airport Vallenar Airport
IATA Code MPM VLR
ICAO Code FQMA SCLL
City Maputo Vallenar
Country Mozambique Chile
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Santiago
Elevation 145 ft 1,725 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -28.600000, -70.760000

Maputo (MPM) to Vallenar (VLR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Vallenar Airport (VLR) in Vallenar, Chile is 9,834 kilometers (6,111 miles / 5,310 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

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 Chile. 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 02:37 in Maputo, it's 21:37 in Vallenar. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,580 feet between the two airports. Vallenar Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport.

The return flight from Vallenar (VLR) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 119° (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 Vallenar Airport (VLR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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