LUN
Lusaka
Zambia
1,253 km
779 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
1,253 km
779 mi / 677 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
161°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

LUN MPM
Airport Name Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code LUN MPM
ICAO Code FLKK FQMA
City Lusaka Maputo
Country Zambia Mozambique
Timezone Africa/Lusaka Africa/Maputo
Elevation 3,779 ft 145 ft
Coordinates -15.330000, 28.450000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Lusaka (LUN) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka, Zambia to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 1,253 kilometers (779 miles / 677 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southeast at a heading of 161°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:49 in Lusaka, it's 05:49 in Maputo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,634 feet between the two airports. Maputo Airport sits lower than Kenneth Kaunda International Airport.

The return flight from Maputo (MPM) to Lusaka (LUN) follows a heading of 339° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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