AAT
Altay
China
9,888 km
6,144 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
9,888 km
6,144 mi / 5,339 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
228°
southwest

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AAT MPM
Airport Name Altay Air Base Maputo Airport
IATA Code AAT MPM
ICAO Code ZWAT FQMA
City Altay Maputo
Country China Mozambique
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Maputo
Elevation 2,460 ft 145 ft
Coordinates 47.750000, 88.090000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Altay (AAT) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Altay Air Base (AAT) in Altay, China to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 9,888 kilometers (6,144 miles / 5,339 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

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 China with Mozambique. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:42 in Altay, it's 20:42 in Maputo. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,315 feet between the two airports. Maputo Airport sits lower than Altay Air Base.

The return flight from Maputo (MPM) to Altay (AAT) follows a heading of 34° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Altay Air Base (AAT) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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