MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
13,104 km
8,142 miles
NAQ
Qaanaaq
Greenland
Distance
13,104 km
8,142 mi / 7,076 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MPM NAQ
Airport Name Maputo Airport Qaanaaq Airport
IATA Code MPM NAQ
ICAO Code FQMA BGQQ
City Maputo Qaanaaq
Country Mozambique Greenland
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Thule
Elevation 145 ft 51 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 77.490000, -69.390000

Maputo (MPM) to Qaanaaq (NAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) in Qaanaaq, Greenland is 13,104 kilometers (8,142 miles / 7,076 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:36 in Maputo, it's 13:36 in Qaanaaq. 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 Qaanaaq (NAQ) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 84° (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 Maputo Airport (MPM) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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