MAI
Mangochi
Malawi
1,303 km
809 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
1,303 km
809 mi / 703 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
192°
south southwest

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MAI MPM
Airport Name Mangochi Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code MAI MPM
ICAO Code FWMG FQMA
City Mangochi Maputo
Country Malawi Mozambique
Timezone Africa/Blantyre Africa/Maputo
Elevation 1,580 ft 145 ft
Coordinates -14.480000, 35.270000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Mangochi (MAI) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mangochi Airport (MAI) in Mangochi, Malawi to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 1,303 kilometers (809 miles / 703 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 192°.

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 Malawi with Mozambique. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:38 in Mangochi, it's 18:38 in Maputo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,435 feet between the two airports. Maputo Airport sits lower than Mangochi Airport.

The return flight from Maputo (MPM) to Mangochi (MAI) follows a heading of 13° (north 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 Mangochi Airport (MAI) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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