MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
9,908 km
6,157 miles
SXS
Sahabat
Malaysia
Distance
9,908 km
6,157 mi / 5,350 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
84°
east

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MPM SXS
Airport Name Maputo Airport Sahabat [Sahabat 16] Airport
IATA Code MPM SXS
ICAO Code FQMA WBKH
City Maputo Sahabat
Country Mozambique Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Maputo Asia/Kuching
Elevation 145 ft 40 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 5.090000, 119.090000

Maputo (MPM) to Sahabat (SXS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Sahabat [Sahabat 16] Airport (SXS) in Sahabat, Malaysia is 9,908 kilometers (6,157 miles / 5,350 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Malaysia. 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 15:08 in Maputo, it's 21:08 in Sahabat. 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 Sahabat (SXS) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 244° (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 Sahabat [Sahabat 16] Airport (SXS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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