AAZ
Quezaltenango
Guatemala
14,101 km
8,762 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
14,101 km
8,762 mi / 7,614 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Guatemala
Heading
111°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

AAZ MPM
Airport Name Quezaltenango Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code AAZ MPM
ICAO Code MGQZ FQMA
City Quezaltenango Maputo
Country Guatemala Mozambique
Timezone America/Guatemala Africa/Maputo
Elevation 7,779 ft 145 ft
Coordinates 14.870000, -91.500000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Quezaltenango (AAZ) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) in Quezaltenango, Guatemala to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 14,101 kilometers (8,762 miles / 7,614 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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 Guatemala with Mozambique. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:05 in Quezaltenango, it's 15:05 in Maputo. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,634 feet between the two airports. Maputo Airport sits lower than Quezaltenango Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Maputo (MPM) to Quezaltenango (AAZ) follows a heading of 270° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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