AXU
Axum Airport
Ethiopia
4,506 km
2,800 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
4,506 km
2,800 mi / 2,433 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
189°
south

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AXU MPM
Airport Name Axum Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code AXU MPM
ICAO Code HAAX FQMA
City N/A Maputo
Country Ethiopia Mozambique
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Maputo
Elevation 6,959 ft 145 ft
Coordinates 14.150000, 38.770000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Axum Airport (AXU) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Axum Airport (AXU) in Axum Airport, Ethiopia to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 4,506 kilometers (2,800 miles / 2,433 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 189°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with Mozambique. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:05 in Axum Airport, it's 20:05 in Maputo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,814 feet between the two airports. Maputo Airport sits lower than Axum Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Maputo (MPM) to Axum Airport (AXU) follows a heading of 9° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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