LHK
Guanghua
China
10,587 km
6,578 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
10,587 km
6,578 mi / 5,716 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
242°
west southwest

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LHK MPM
Airport Name Guangzhou MR Air Base Maputo Airport
IATA Code LHK MPM
ICAO Code ZHGH FQMA
City Guanghua Maputo
Country China Mozambique
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Maputo
Elevation 0 ft 145 ft
Coordinates 32.390000, 111.690000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Guanghua (LHK) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou MR Air Base (LHK) in Guanghua, China to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 10,587 kilometers (6,578 miles / 5,716 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 08:15 in Guanghua, it's 02:15 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 Guanghua (LHK) follows a heading of 56° (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 Guangzhou MR Air Base (LHK) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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