MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
8,182 km
5,084 miles
NGQ
Shiquanhe
China
Distance
8,182 km
5,084 mi / 4,418 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
41°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

MPM NGQ
Airport Name Maputo Airport Ngari Gunsa Airport
IATA Code MPM NGQ
ICAO Code FQMA ZUAL
City Maputo Shiquanhe
Country Mozambique China
Timezone Africa/Maputo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 145 ft 14,022 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 32.100000, 80.050000

Maputo (MPM) to Shiquanhe (NGQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) in Shiquanhe, China is 8,182 kilometers (5,084 miles / 4,418 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:54 in Maputo, it's 00:54 in Shiquanhe. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 13,877 feet between the two airports. Ngari Gunsa Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Shiquanhe (NGQ) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 224° (southwest). 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 Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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