JAP
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
13,216 km
8,212 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
13,216 km
8,212 mi / 7,136 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
114°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

JAP MPM
Airport Name Chacarita Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code JAP MPM
ICAO Code MRCH FQMA
City Puntarenas Maputo
Country Costa Rica Mozambique
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Africa/Maputo
Elevation 7 ft 145 ft
Coordinates 9.980000, -84.770000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Puntarenas (JAP) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chacarita Airport (JAP) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 13,216 kilometers (8,212 miles / 7,136 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 Costa Rica 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 02:44 in Puntarenas, it's 10:44 in Maputo. With a 8-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 Puntarenas (JAP) follows a heading of 267° (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 Chacarita Airport (JAP) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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