LAP
La Paz
Mexico
16,286 km
10,120 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
16,286 km
10,120 mi / 8,794 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mazatlan
Heading
101°
east

Airport Comparison

LAP MPM
Airport Name Manuel Marquez de Leon International Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code LAP MPM
ICAO Code MMLP FQMA
City La Paz Maputo
Country Mexico Mozambique
Timezone America/Mazatlan Africa/Maputo
Elevation 69 ft 145 ft
Coordinates 24.070000, -110.360000 -25.920000, 32.570000

La Paz (LAP) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Manuel Marquez de Leon International Airport (LAP) in La Paz, Mexico to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 16,286 kilometers (10,120 miles / 8,794 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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 Mexico 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 12:01 in La Paz, it's 21:01 in Maputo. With a 9-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 La Paz (LAP) follows a heading of 275° (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 Manuel Marquez de Leon International Airport (LAP) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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