GAO
Guantanamo
Cuba
12,681 km
7,879 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
12,681 km
7,879 mi / 6,847 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Havana
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GAO MPM
Airport Name Mariana Grajales Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code GAO MPM
ICAO Code MUGT FQMA
City Guantanamo Maputo
Country Cuba Mozambique
Timezone America/Havana Africa/Maputo
Elevation 56 ft 145 ft
Coordinates 20.090000, -75.160000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Guantanamo (GAO) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mariana Grajales Airport (GAO) in Guantanamo, Cuba to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 12,681 kilometers (7,879 miles / 6,847 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 Cuba 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 00:55 in Guantanamo, it's 07:55 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 Guantanamo (GAO) follows a heading of 282° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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