MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
9,546 km
5,932 miles
TCG
Tacheng
China
Distance
9,546 km
5,932 mi / 5,155 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
32°
north northeast

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MPM TCG
Airport Name Maputo Airport Tacheng Airport
IATA Code MPM TCG
ICAO Code FQMA ZWTC
City Maputo Tacheng
Country Mozambique China
Timezone Africa/Maputo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 145 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 46.670000, 83.340000

Maputo (MPM) to Tacheng (TCG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Tacheng Airport (TCG) in Tacheng, China is 9,546 kilometers (5,932 miles / 5,155 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 22:59 in Maputo, it's 04:59 in Tacheng. 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 Tacheng (TCG) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 224° (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 Tacheng Airport (TCG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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