MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
13,270 km
8,246 miles
PBP
Nandayure
Costa Rica
Distance
13,270 km
8,246 mi / 7,165 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
267°
west

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MPM PBP
Airport Name Maputo Airport Islita Airport
IATA Code MPM PBP
ICAO Code FQMA MRIA
City Maputo Nandayure
Country Mozambique Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 145 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 9.860000, -85.370000

Maputo (MPM) to Nandayure (PBP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Islita Airport (PBP) in Nandayure, Costa Rica is 13,270 kilometers (8,246 miles / 7,165 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Mozambique with Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:01 in Maputo, it's 04:01 in Nandayure. 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 Nandayure (PBP) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 114° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Maputo Airport (MPM) and Islita Airport (PBP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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