MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
12,955 km
8,050 miles
RSD
Rock Sound
Bahamas
Distance
12,955 km
8,050 mi / 6,995 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
286°
west northwest

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MPM RSD
Airport Name Maputo Airport Rock Sound Airport
IATA Code MPM RSD
ICAO Code FQMA MYER
City Maputo Rock Sound
Country Mozambique Bahamas
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Nassau
Elevation 145 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 24.900000, -76.180000

Maputo (MPM) to Rock Sound (RSD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Rock Sound Airport (RSD) in Rock Sound, Bahamas is 12,955 kilometers (8,050 miles / 6,995 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 Bahamas. 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 16:57 in Maputo, it's 09:57 in Rock Sound. 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 Rock Sound (RSD) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 108° (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 Rock Sound Airport (RSD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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