GWY
Galway
Ireland
9,676 km
6,012 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
9,676 km
6,012 mi / 5,225 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
143°
southeast

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GWY MPM
Airport Name Galway Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code GWY MPM
ICAO Code EICM FQMA
City Galway Maputo
Country Ireland Mozambique
Timezone Europe/Dublin Africa/Maputo
Elevation 81 ft 145 ft
Coordinates 53.300000, -8.940000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Galway (GWY) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galway Airport (GWY) in Galway, Ireland to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 9,676 kilometers (6,012 miles / 5,225 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.

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 Ireland with Mozambique. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:07 in Galway, it's 07:07 in Maputo.

The return flight from Maputo (MPM) to Galway (GWY) follows a heading of 337° (north 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 Galway Airport (GWY) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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