MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
11,954 km
7,428 miles
PUJ
Punta Cana
Dominican Republic
Distance
11,954 km
7,428 mi / 6,455 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MPM PUJ
Airport Name Maputo Airport Punta Cana International Airport
IATA Code MPM PUJ
ICAO Code FQMA MDPC
City Maputo Punta Cana
Country Mozambique Dominican Republic
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation 145 ft 47 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 18.570000, -68.360000

Maputo (MPM) to Punta Cana (PUJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic is 11,954 kilometers (7,428 miles / 6,455 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 Dominican Republic. 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 14:42 in Maputo, it's 08:42 in Punta Cana. With a 6-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 Punta Cana (PUJ) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 112° (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 Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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