LYS
Lyon
France
8,437 km
5,243 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
8,437 km
5,243 mi / 4,556 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Paris
Heading
155°
south southeast

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LYS MPM
Airport Name Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code LYS MPM
ICAO Code LFLL FQMA
City Lyon Maputo
Country France Mozambique
Timezone Europe/Paris Africa/Maputo
Elevation 821 ft 145 ft
Coordinates 45.730000, 5.090000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Lyon (LYS) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) in Lyon, France to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 8,437 kilometers (5,243 miles / 4,556 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 155°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting France with Mozambique. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:15 in Lyon, it's 07:15 in Maputo.

The return flight from Maputo (MPM) to Lyon (LYS) follows a heading of 341° (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 Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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