MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
466 km
290 miles
PZB
Pietermaritzburg
South Africa
Distance
466 km
290 mi / 252 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
207°
south southwest

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MPM PZB
Airport Name Maputo Airport Pietermaritzburg Airport
IATA Code MPM PZB
ICAO Code FQMA FAPM
City Maputo Pietermaritzburg
Country Mozambique South Africa
Timezone Africa/Maputo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 145 ft 2,423 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -29.650000, 30.400000

Maputo (MPM) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa is 466 kilometers (290 miles / 252 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 207°.

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 16:37 in Maputo, it's 16:37 in Pietermaritzburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,278 feet between the two airports. Pietermaritzburg Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport.

The return flight from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 28° (north northeast). 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 Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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