MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
11,164 km
6,937 miles
NKG
Nanjing
China
Distance
11,164 km
6,937 mi / 6,028 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
60°
east northeast

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MPM NKG
Airport Name Maputo Airport Nanjing Lukou Airport
IATA Code MPM NKG
ICAO Code FQMA ZSNJ
City Maputo Nanjing
Country Mozambique China
Timezone Africa/Maputo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 145 ft 49 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 31.740000, 118.860000

Maputo (MPM) to Nanjing (NKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) in Nanjing, China is 11,164 kilometers (6,937 miles / 6,028 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 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 19:16 in Maputo, it's 01:16 in Nanjing. 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 Nanjing (NKG) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 246° (west 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 Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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