MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
13,127 km
8,157 miles
XQP
Quepos
Costa Rica
Distance
13,127 km
8,157 mi / 7,088 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

MPM XQP
Airport Name Maputo Airport Quepos Managua Airport
IATA Code MPM XQP
ICAO Code FQMA MRQP
City Maputo Quepos
Country Mozambique Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 145 ft 85 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 9.440000, -84.130000

Maputo (MPM) to Quepos (XQP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Quepos Managua Airport (XQP) in Quepos, Costa Rica is 13,127 kilometers (8,157 miles / 7,088 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Costa Rica. 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 10:45 in Maputo, it's 02:45 in Quepos. With a 8-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 Quepos (XQP) 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 Quepos Managua Airport (XQP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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