MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
13,401 km
8,327 miles
VRA
Varadero
Cuba
Distance
13,401 km
8,327 mi / 7,236 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
283°
west northwest

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MPM VRA
Airport Name Maputo Airport Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport
IATA Code MPM VRA
ICAO Code FQMA MUVR
City Maputo Varadero
Country Mozambique Cuba
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Havana
Elevation 145 ft 210 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 23.030000, -81.440000

Maputo (MPM) to Varadero (VRA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport (VRA) in Varadero, Cuba is 13,401 kilometers (8,327 miles / 7,236 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 Cuba. 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 21:48 in Maputo, it's 14:48 in Varadero. With a 7-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 Varadero (VRA) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 108° (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 Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport (VRA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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