MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
12,685 km
7,882 miles
SHM
Shirahama
Japan
Distance
12,685 km
7,882 mi / 6,849 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
63°
east northeast

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MPM SHM
Airport Name Maputo Airport Nanki Shirahama Airport
IATA Code MPM SHM
ICAO Code FQMA RJBD
City Maputo Shirahama
Country Mozambique Japan
Timezone Africa/Maputo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 145 ft 298 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 33.660000, 135.360000

Maputo (MPM) to Shirahama (SHM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) in Shirahama, Japan is 12,685 kilometers (7,882 miles / 6,849 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Mozambique with Japan. 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 19:38 in Maputo, it's 02:38 in Shirahama. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Shirahama (SHM) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 254° (west 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 Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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