MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
8,059 km
5,008 miles
QSC
Sao Carlos
Brazil
Distance
8,059 km
5,008 mi / 4,352 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
254°
west southwest

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MPM QSC
Airport Name Maputo Airport Sao Carlos Airport
IATA Code MPM QSC
ICAO Code FQMA SDSC
City Maputo Sao Carlos
Country Mozambique Brazil
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 145 ft 2,649 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -21.880000, -47.900000

Maputo (MPM) to Sao Carlos (QSC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Sao Carlos Airport (QSC) in Sao Carlos, Brazil is 8,059 kilometers (5,008 miles / 4,352 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:49 in Maputo, it's 11:49 in Sao Carlos. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,504 feet between the two airports. Sao Carlos Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport.

The return flight from Sao Carlos (QSC) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 112° (east 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 Sao Carlos Airport (QSC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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