MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
732 km
455 miles
UTT
Mthatha
South Africa
Distance
732 km
455 mi / 395 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
210°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

MPM UTT
Airport Name Maputo Airport K. D. Matanzima Airport
IATA Code MPM UTT
ICAO Code FQMA FAUT
City Maputo Mthatha
Country Mozambique South Africa
Timezone Africa/Maputo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 145 ft 2,400 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -31.550000, 28.670000

Maputo (MPM) to Mthatha (UTT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to K. D. Matanzima Airport (UTT) in Mthatha, South Africa is 732 kilometers (455 miles / 395 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 210°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Mozambique with South Africa. 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 16:11 in Mthatha.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,255 feet between the two airports. K. D. Matanzima Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport.

The return flight from Mthatha (UTT) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 32° (north northeast). 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 K. D. Matanzima Airport (UTT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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