MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
11,671 km
7,252 miles
RIM
Rodriguez de Mendoza
Peru
Distance
11,671 km
7,252 mi / 6,302 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
255°
west southwest

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MPM RIM
Airport Name Maputo Airport San Nicolas Airport
IATA Code MPM RIM
ICAO Code FQMA SPLN
City Maputo Rodriguez de Mendoza
Country Mozambique Peru
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Lima
Elevation 145 ft 5,082 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -6.390000, -77.500000

Maputo (MPM) to Rodriguez de Mendoza (RIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to San Nicolas Airport (RIM) in Rodriguez de Mendoza, Peru is 11,671 kilometers (7,252 miles / 6,302 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 Peru. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:37 in Maputo, it's 06:37 in Rodriguez de Mendoza. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,937 feet between the two airports. San Nicolas Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rodriguez de Mendoza (RIM) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 119° (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 San Nicolas Airport (RIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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