MBJ
Montego Bay
Jamaica
12,890 km
8,009 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
12,890 km
8,009 mi / 6,960 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Jamaica
Heading
110°
east southeast

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MBJ MPM
Airport Name Sangster International Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code MBJ MPM
ICAO Code MKJS FQMA
City Montego Bay Maputo
Country Jamaica Mozambique
Timezone America/Jamaica Africa/Maputo
Elevation 4 ft 145 ft
Coordinates 18.500000, -77.910000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Montego Bay (MBJ) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay, Jamaica to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 12,890 kilometers (8,009 miles / 6,960 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 Jamaica 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 01:10 in Montego Bay, it's 08:10 in Maputo. With a 7-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 Montego Bay (MBJ) follows a heading of 279° (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 Sangster International Airport (MBJ) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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