GYE
Guayaquil
Ecuador
12,128 km
7,536 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
12,128 km
7,536 mi / 6,549 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
118°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GYE MPM
Airport Name Simon Bolivar International Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code GYE MPM
ICAO Code SEGU FQMA
City Guayaquil Maputo
Country Ecuador Mozambique
Timezone America/Guayaquil Africa/Maputo
Elevation 19 ft 145 ft
Coordinates -2.160000, -79.880000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Guayaquil (GYE) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Simon Bolivar International Airport (GYE) in Guayaquil, Ecuador to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 12,128 kilometers (7,536 miles / 6,549 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 Ecuador 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 16:02 in Guayaquil, it's 23:02 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 Guayaquil (GYE) follows a heading of 258° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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