LEZ
La Esperanza
Honduras
13,744 km
8,540 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
13,744 km
8,540 mi / 7,421 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Tegucigalpa
Heading
112°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LEZ MPM
Airport Name La Esperanza Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code LEZ MPM
ICAO Code MHLE FQMA
City La Esperanza Maputo
Country Honduras Mozambique
Timezone America/Tegucigalpa Africa/Maputo
Elevation 5,475 ft 145 ft
Coordinates 14.290000, -88.170000 -25.920000, 32.570000

La Esperanza (LEZ) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from La Esperanza Airport (LEZ) in La Esperanza, Honduras to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 13,744 kilometers (8,540 miles / 7,421 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 Honduras 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 11:10 in La Esperanza, it's 19:10 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,330 feet between the two airports. Maputo Airport sits lower than La Esperanza Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Maputo (MPM) to La Esperanza (LEZ) follows a heading of 270° (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 La Esperanza Airport (LEZ) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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