KIS
Kisumu
Kenya
2,881 km
1,790 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
2,881 km
1,790 mi / 1,556 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
184°
south

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KIS MPM
Airport Name Kisumu Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code KIS MPM
ICAO Code HKKI FQMA
City Kisumu Maputo
Country Kenya Mozambique
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Maputo
Elevation 3,734 ft 145 ft
Coordinates -0.090000, 34.730000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Kisumu (KIS) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kisumu Airport (KIS) in Kisumu, Kenya to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 2,881 kilometers (1,790 miles / 1,556 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 184°.

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 Kenya with Mozambique. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:06 in Kisumu, it's 21:06 in Maputo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,589 feet between the two airports. Maputo Airport sits lower than Kisumu Airport.

The return flight from Maputo (MPM) to Kisumu (KIS) follows a heading of 5° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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