MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
9,565 km
5,944 miles
SLA
Salta
Argentina
Distance
9,565 km
5,944 mi / 5,165 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MPM SLA
Airport Name Maputo Airport Martin Miguel De Guemes International Airport
IATA Code MPM SLA
ICAO Code FQMA SASA
City Maputo Salta
Country Mozambique Argentina
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Argentina/Salta
Elevation 145 ft 4,088 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -24.860000, -65.490000

Maputo (MPM) to Salta (SLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Martin Miguel De Guemes International Airport (SLA) in Salta, Argentina is 9,565 kilometers (5,944 miles / 5,165 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 Argentina. 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 08:23 in Maputo, it's 03:23 in Salta. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,943 feet between the two airports. Martin Miguel De Guemes International Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport.

The return flight from Salta (SLA) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 117° (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 Martin Miguel De Guemes International Airport (SLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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