GLJ
Garzon
Colombia
11,935 km
7,416 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
11,935 km
7,416 mi / 6,445 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Bogota
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GLJ MPM
Airport Name Garzon La Jagua Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code GLJ MPM
ICAO Code SKGZ FQMA
City Garzon Maputo
Country Colombia Mozambique
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Maputo
Elevation 2,620 ft 145 ft
Coordinates 2.150000, -75.690000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Garzon (GLJ) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Garzon La Jagua Airport (GLJ) in Garzon, Colombia to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 11,935 kilometers (7,416 miles / 6,445 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 12:14 in Garzon, it's 19:14 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,475 feet between the two airports. Maputo Airport sits lower than Garzon La Jagua Airport.

The return flight from Maputo (MPM) to Garzon (GLJ) follows a heading of 264° (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 Garzon La Jagua Airport (GLJ) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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