DIG
Shangri-La
China
9,333 km
5,799 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
9,333 km
5,799 mi / 5,039 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
236°
west southwest

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DIG MPM
Airport Name Diqing Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code DIG MPM
ICAO Code ZPDQ FQMA
City Shangri-La Maputo
Country China Mozambique
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Maputo
Elevation 0 ft 145 ft
Coordinates 27.790000, 99.680000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Shangri-La (DIG) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Diqing Airport (DIG) in Shangri-La, China to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 9,333 kilometers (5,799 miles / 5,039 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 236°.

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 21:59 in Shangri-La, it's 15:59 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 Shangri-La (DIG) follows a heading of 55° (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 Diqing Airport (DIG) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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