IRJ
La Rioja
Argentina
9,454 km
5,874 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
9,454 km
5,874 mi / 5,104 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Argentina/La_Rioja
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

IRJ MPM
Airport Name Capitan V A Almonacid Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code IRJ MPM
ICAO Code SANL FQMA
City La Rioja Maputo
Country Argentina Mozambique
Timezone America/Argentina/La_Rioja Africa/Maputo
Elevation 1,437 ft 145 ft
Coordinates -29.380000, -66.800000 -25.920000, 32.570000

La Rioja (IRJ) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (IRJ) in La Rioja, Argentina to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 9,454 kilometers (5,874 miles / 5,104 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 Argentina 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 16:06 in La Rioja, it's 21:06 in Maputo. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,292 feet between the two airports. Maputo Airport sits lower than Capitan V A Almonacid Airport.

The return flight from Maputo (MPM) to La Rioja (IRJ) follows a heading of 240° (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 Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (IRJ) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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