LZC
Lazaro Cardenas
Mexico
15,293 km
9,503 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
15,293 km
9,503 mi / 8,258 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LZC MPM
Airport Name Lazaro Cardenas Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code LZC MPM
ICAO Code MMLC FQMA
City Lazaro Cardenas Maputo
Country Mexico Mozambique
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Maputo
Elevation 39 ft 145 ft
Coordinates 18.000000, -102.220000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Lazaro Cardenas (LZC) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lazaro Cardenas Airport (LZC) in Lazaro Cardenas, Mexico to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 15,293 kilometers (9,503 miles / 8,258 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 10:54 in Lazaro Cardenas, it's 18:54 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 Lazaro Cardenas (LZC) follows a heading of 269° (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 Lazaro Cardenas Airport (LZC) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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