MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
10,565 km
6,565 miles
PKE
Parkes
Australia
Distance
10,565 km
6,565 mi / 5,705 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
131°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MPM PKE
Airport Name Maputo Airport Parkes Airport
IATA Code MPM PKE
ICAO Code FQMA YPKS
City Maputo Parkes
Country Mozambique Australia
Timezone Africa/Maputo Australia/Sydney
Elevation 145 ft 1,069 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -33.130000, 148.240000

Maputo (MPM) to Parkes (PKE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Parkes Airport (PKE) in Parkes, Australia is 10,565 kilometers (6,565 miles / 5,705 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:37 in Maputo, it's 21:37 in Parkes. 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 Parkes (PKE) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 234° (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 Parkes Airport (PKE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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