GFY
Grootfontein
Namibia
1,638 km
1,018 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
1,638 km
1,018 mi / 885 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
118°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GFY MPM
Airport Name Grootfontein Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code GFY MPM
ICAO Code FYGF FQMA
City Grootfontein Maputo
Country Namibia Mozambique
Timezone Africa/Windhoek Africa/Maputo
Elevation 4,636 ft 145 ft
Coordinates -19.600000, 18.120000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Grootfontein (GFY) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grootfontein Airport (GFY) in Grootfontein, Namibia to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 1,638 kilometers (1,018 miles / 885 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:20 in Grootfontein, it's 19:20 in Maputo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,491 feet between the two airports. Maputo Airport sits lower than Grootfontein Airport.

The return flight from Maputo (MPM) to Grootfontein (GFY) follows a heading of 292° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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