MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
2,323 km
1,443 miles
SDD
Lubango
Angola
Distance
2,323 km
1,443 mi / 1,254 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
298°
west northwest

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MPM SDD
Airport Name Maputo Airport Lubango Airport
IATA Code MPM SDD
ICAO Code FQMA FNUB
City Maputo Lubango
Country Mozambique Angola
Timezone Africa/Maputo Africa/Luanda
Elevation 145 ft 5,778 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -14.920000, 13.570000

Maputo (MPM) to Lubango (SDD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Lubango Airport (SDD) in Lubango, Angola is 2,323 kilometers (1,443 miles / 1,254 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:01 in Maputo, it's 20:01 in Lubango.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,633 feet between the two airports. Lubango Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lubango (SDD) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 125° (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 Lubango Airport (SDD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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