KWE
Guiyang
China
9,859 km
6,126 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
9,859 km
6,126 mi / 5,323 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KWE MPM
Airport Name Longdongbao Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code KWE MPM
ICAO Code ZUGY FQMA
City Guiyang Maputo
Country China Mozambique
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Maputo
Elevation 3,736 ft 145 ft
Coordinates 26.540000, 106.800000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Guiyang (KWE) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Longdongbao Airport (KWE) in Guiyang, China to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 9,859 kilometers (6,126 miles / 5,323 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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 02:28 in Guiyang, it's 20:28 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 3,591 feet between the two airports. Maputo Airport sits lower than Longdongbao Airport.

The return flight from Maputo (MPM) to Guiyang (KWE) 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 Longdongbao Airport (KWE) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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