MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
9,607 km
5,969 miles
SSD
San Felipe
Chile
Distance
9,607 km
5,969 mi / 5,187 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
235°
southwest

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MPM SSD
Airport Name Maputo Airport Victor Lafon Airport
IATA Code MPM SSD
ICAO Code FQMA SCSF
City Maputo San Felipe
Country Mozambique Chile
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Santiago
Elevation 145 ft 2,188 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -32.750000, -70.700000

Maputo (MPM) to San Felipe (SSD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Victor Lafon Airport (SSD) in San Felipe, Chile is 9,607 kilometers (5,969 miles / 5,187 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 235°.

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 Chile. 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 22:57 in Maputo, it's 17:57 in San Felipe. 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 2,043 feet between the two airports. Victor Lafon Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport.

The return flight from San Felipe (SSD) 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 Victor Lafon Airport (SSD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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