MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
13,002 km
8,079 miles
PJM
Puerto Jimenez
Costa Rica
Distance
13,002 km
8,079 mi / 7,021 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
266°
west

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MPM PJM
Airport Name Maputo Airport Puerto Jimenez Airport
IATA Code MPM PJM
ICAO Code FQMA MRPJ
City Maputo Puerto Jimenez
Country Mozambique Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 145 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 8.530000, -83.300000

Maputo (MPM) to Puerto Jimenez (PJM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Puerto Jimenez Airport (PJM) in Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica is 13,002 kilometers (8,079 miles / 7,021 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 14:06 in Maputo, it's 06:06 in Puerto Jimenez. 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 Puerto Jimenez (PJM) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 115° (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 Puerto Jimenez Airport (PJM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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