FOS
Forrest Airport
Australia
9,052 km
5,625 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
9,052 km
5,625 mi / 4,888 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Australia/Perth
Heading
245°
west southwest

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FOS MPM
Airport Name Forrest Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code FOS MPM
ICAO Code YFRT FQMA
City N/A Maputo
Country Australia Mozambique
Timezone Australia/Perth Africa/Maputo
Elevation 511 ft 145 ft
Coordinates -30.840000, 128.120000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Forrest Airport (FOS) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Forrest Airport (FOS) in Forrest Airport, Australia to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 9,052 kilometers (5,625 miles / 4,888 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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 03:58 in Forrest Airport, it's 21:58 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 Forrest Airport (FOS) follows a heading of 120° (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 Forrest Airport (FOS) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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