MBW
Melbourne
Australia
10,024 km
6,229 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
10,024 km
6,229 mi / 5,413 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
236°
southwest

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MBW MPM
Airport Name Melbourne Moorabbin Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code MBW MPM
ICAO Code YMMB FQMA
City Melbourne Maputo
Country Australia Mozambique
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Africa/Maputo
Elevation 50 ft 145 ft
Coordinates -37.980000, 145.100000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Melbourne (MBW) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) in Melbourne, Australia to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 10,024 kilometers (6,229 miles / 5,413 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southwest at a heading of 236°.

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 Australia with Mozambique. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:44 in Melbourne, it's 15:44 in Maputo. With a 9-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 Melbourne (MBW) follows a heading of 133° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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