JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
433 km
269 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
433 km
269 mi / 234 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

JNB MPM
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code JNB MPM
ICAO Code FAOR FQMA
City Johannesburg Maputo
Country South Africa Mozambique
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Maputo
Elevation 5,558 ft 145 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 433 kilometers (269 miles / 234 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:06 in Johannesburg, it's 09:06 in Maputo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,413 feet between the two airports. Maputo Airport sits lower than O. R. Tambo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Maputo (MPM) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 266° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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