GOQ
Golmud
China
9,510 km
5,909 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
9,510 km
5,909 mi / 5,135 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
233°
southwest

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GOQ MPM
Airport Name Golmud Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code GOQ MPM
ICAO Code ZLGM FQMA
City Golmud Maputo
Country China Mozambique
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Maputo
Elevation 0 ft 145 ft
Coordinates 36.400000, 94.790000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Golmud (GOQ) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Golmud Airport (GOQ) in Golmud, China to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 9,510 kilometers (5,909 miles / 5,135 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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 07:15 in Golmud, it's 01:15 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 Golmud (GOQ) follows a heading of 46° (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 Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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