BQW
Balgo Hill Airport
Australia
9,554 km
5,937 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
9,554 km
5,937 mi / 5,159 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Australia/Perth
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BQW MPM
Airport Name Balgo Hill Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code BQW MPM
ICAO Code YBGO FQMA
City N/A Maputo
Country Australia Mozambique
Timezone Australia/Perth Africa/Maputo
Elevation 439 ft 145 ft
Coordinates -20.150000, 127.970000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Balgo Hill Airport (BQW) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Balgo Hill Airport (BQW) in Balgo Hill Airport, Australia to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 9,554 kilometers (5,937 miles / 5,159 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:15 in Balgo Hill Airport, it's 08:15 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.

The return flight from Maputo (MPM) to Balgo Hill Airport (BQW) follows a heading of 110° (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 Balgo Hill Airport (BQW) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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