Distance From Vandenberg Space Force Base to Maputo Airport, VBG - MPM Distance

The distance from Vandenberg Space Force Base (VBG) to Maputo Airport (MPM) is 10730 miles or 17269 kilometers or 9318 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Lompoc ( United States ) to Maputo ( Mozambique )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lompoc and Maputo takes around 24 hours 40 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Lompoc, United States to Maputo Airport, Maputo, Mozambique is 24 hours 40 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • VBG - MPM

Kilometers		17269 km
Statute Miles		10730 miles
Nautical Miles		9318 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 40 minutes

Vandenberg Space Force Base to Maputo Airport Flight Route Map - VBG to MPM Flight Path

Location of Vandenberg Space Force Base & Maputo Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Lompoc to Maputo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Lompoc, United States and Maputo, Mozambique. .

Nonstop flight route between Lompoc, United States and Maputo, Mozambique.

Time Difference Between the Airports • VBG - MPM

Time difference between Lompoc (United States) and Maputo (Mozambique) is 9 Hours.
Maputo time is 9 Hours ahead of Lompoc.

Location	Local Time
Lompoc (United States)	2026-06-17, 01:36:38 PDT
Maputo (Mozambique)	2026-06-17, 10:36:38 CAT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Vandenberg Space Force Base (VBG / KVBG) Lompoc, United States

Destination

Maputo Airport (MPM / FQMA) Maputo, Mozambique