LWY
Lawas
Malaysia
9,531 km
5,922 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
9,531 km
5,922 mi / 5,146 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
243°
west southwest

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LWY MPM
Airport Name Lawas Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code LWY MPM
ICAO Code WBGW FQMA
City Lawas Maputo
Country Malaysia Mozambique
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Africa/Maputo
Elevation 5 ft 145 ft
Coordinates 4.850000, 115.410000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Lawas (LWY) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lawas Airport (LWY) in Lawas, Malaysia to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 9,531 kilometers (5,922 miles / 5,146 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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 Malaysia 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 05:44 in Lawas, it's 23:44 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 Lawas (LWY) follows a heading of 82° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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