JGN
Jiayuguan
China
9,987 km
6,206 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
9,987 km
6,206 mi / 5,393 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
235°
southwest

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JGN MPM
Airport Name Jiayuguan Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code JGN MPM
ICAO Code ZLJQ FQMA
City Jiayuguan Maputo
Country China Mozambique
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Maputo
Elevation 0 ft 145 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, 98.340000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Jiayuguan (JGN) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) in Jiayuguan, China to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 9,987 kilometers (6,206 miles / 5,393 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 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 03:03 in Jiayuguan, it's 21:03 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 Jiayuguan (JGN) follows a heading of 44° (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 Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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