MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
11,656 km
7,243 miles
VQS
Isla De Vieques
United States
Distance
11,656 km
7,243 mi / 6,294 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MPM VQS
Airport Name Maputo Airport Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport
IATA Code MPM VQS
ICAO Code FQMA TJVQ
City Maputo Isla De Vieques
Country Mozambique United States
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Puerto_Rico
Elevation 145 ft 49 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 18.130000, -65.490000

Maputo (MPM) to Isla De Vieques (VQS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport (VQS) in Isla De Vieques, United States is 11,656 kilometers (7,243 miles / 6,294 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 United States. 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 03:37 in Maputo, it's 21:37 in Isla De Vieques. 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 Isla De Vieques (VQS) 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 Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport (VQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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