MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
15,567 km
9,673 miles
ZLO
Manzanillo
Mexico
Distance
15,567 km
9,673 mi / 8,406 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
269°
west

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MPM ZLO
Airport Name Maputo Airport Playa De Oro International Airport
IATA Code MPM ZLO
ICAO Code FQMA MMZO
City Maputo Manzanillo
Country Mozambique Mexico
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 145 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 19.140000, -104.560000

Maputo (MPM) to Manzanillo (ZLO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Playa De Oro International Airport (ZLO) in Manzanillo, Mexico is 15,567 kilometers (9,673 miles / 8,406 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 Mexico. 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 07:52 in Maputo, it's 23:52 in Manzanillo. 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 Manzanillo (ZLO) 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 Playa De Oro International Airport (ZLO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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