MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
389 km
242 miles
PTG
Potgietersrus
South Africa
Distance
389 km
242 mi / 210 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MPM PTG
Airport Name Maputo Airport Polokwane International Airport
IATA Code MPM PTG
ICAO Code FQMA FAPP
City Maputo Potgietersrus
Country Mozambique South Africa
Timezone Africa/Maputo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 145 ft 4,076 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -23.850000, 29.460000

Maputo (MPM) to Potgietersrus (PTG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Polokwane International Airport (PTG) in Potgietersrus, South Africa is 389 kilometers (242 miles / 210 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is an international route connecting Mozambique with South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:50 in Maputo, it's 14:50 in Potgietersrus.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,931 feet between the two airports. Polokwane International Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport.

The return flight from Potgietersrus (PTG) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 127° (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 Maputo Airport (MPM) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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