MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
10,826 km
6,727 miles
SQJ
Sanming
China
Distance
10,826 km
6,727 mi / 5,846 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
64°
east northeast

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MPM SQJ
Airport Name Maputo Airport Sanming Shaxian Airport
IATA Code MPM SQJ
ICAO Code FQMA ZSSM
City Maputo Sanming
Country Mozambique China
Timezone Africa/Maputo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 145 ft 820 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 26.430000, 117.840000

Maputo (MPM) to Sanming (SQJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) in Sanming, China is 10,826 kilometers (6,727 miles / 5,846 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 China. 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 16:11 in Maputo, it's 22:11 in Sanming. With a 6-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 Sanming (SQJ) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 245° (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 Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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