FRB
Forbes
Australia
10,527 km
6,541 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
10,527 km
6,541 mi / 5,684 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
235°
southwest

Airport Comparison

FRB MPM
Airport Name Forbes Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code FRB MPM
ICAO Code YFBS FQMA
City Forbes Maputo
Country Australia Mozambique
Timezone Australia/Sydney Africa/Maputo
Elevation 760 ft 145 ft
Coordinates -33.360000, 147.940000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Forbes (FRB) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Forbes Airport (FRB) in Forbes, Australia to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 10,527 kilometers (6,541 miles / 5,684 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southwest at a heading of 235°.

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 17:27 in Forbes, it's 08:27 in Maputo. With a 9-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 Forbes (FRB) follows a heading of 131° (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 Forbes Airport (FRB) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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