CTG
Cartagena
Colombia
12,311 km
7,650 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
12,311 km
7,650 mi / 6,647 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Bogota
Heading
114°
east southeast

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CTG MPM
Airport Name Rafael Nunez International Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code CTG MPM
ICAO Code SKCG FQMA
City Cartagena Maputo
Country Colombia Mozambique
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Maputo
Elevation 4 ft 145 ft
Coordinates 10.440000, -75.510000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Cartagena (CTG) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) in Cartagena, Colombia to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 12,311 kilometers (7,650 miles / 6,647 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:29 in Cartagena, it's 12:29 in Maputo. 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 Maputo (MPM) to Cartagena (CTG) follows a heading of 272° (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 Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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