MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
15,203 km
9,447 miles
ZIH
Ixtapa
Mexico
Distance
15,203 km
9,447 mi / 8,209 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
269°
west

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MPM ZIH
Airport Name Maputo Airport Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport
IATA Code MPM ZIH
ICAO Code FQMA MMZH
City Maputo Ixtapa
Country Mozambique Mexico
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 145 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 17.600000, -101.460000

Maputo (MPM) to Ixtapa (ZIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) in Ixtapa, Mexico is 15,203 kilometers (9,447 miles / 8,209 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 Mexico. 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 20:11 in Maputo, it's 12:11 in Ixtapa. With a 8-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 Ixtapa (ZIH) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 109° (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 Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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