KMG
Kunming
China
9,421 km
5,854 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
9,421 km
5,854 mi / 5,087 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
238°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KMG MPM
Airport Name Kunming Wujiaba International Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code KMG MPM
ICAO Code ZPPP FQMA
City Kunming Maputo
Country China Mozambique
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Maputo
Elevation 6,217 ft 145 ft
Coordinates 24.990000, 102.740000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Kunming (KMG) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kunming Wujiaba International Airport (KMG) in Kunming, China to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 9,421 kilometers (5,854 miles / 5,087 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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 01:42 in Kunming, it's 19:42 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,072 feet between the two airports. Maputo Airport sits lower than Kunming Wujiaba International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Maputo (MPM) to Kunming (KMG) follows a heading of 59° (east 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 Kunming Wujiaba International Airport (KMG) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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