MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
8,053 km
5,004 miles
RUK
Rukumkot
Nepal
Distance
8,053 km
5,004 mi / 4,348 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.75h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
45°
northeast

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MPM RUK
Airport Name Maputo Airport Rukumkot Airport
IATA Code MPM RUK
ICAO Code FQMA VNRK
City Maputo Rukumkot
Country Mozambique Nepal
Timezone Africa/Maputo Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 145 ft 2,500 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 28.630000, 82.190000

Maputo (MPM) to Rukumkot (RUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Rukumkot Airport (RUK) in Rukumkot, Nepal is 8,053 kilometers (5,004 miles / 4,348 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 Nepal. 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 18:34 in Maputo, it's 22:19 in Rukumkot. The 3.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,355 feet between the two airports. Rukumkot Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport.

The return flight from Rukumkot (RUK) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 226° (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 Rukumkot Airport (RUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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