MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
11,697 km
7,268 miles
XEN
Xingcheng Air Base
China
Distance
11,697 km
7,268 mi / 6,316 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
52°
northeast

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MPM XEN
Airport Name Maputo Airport Xingcheng Air Base
IATA Code MPM XEN
ICAO Code FQMA ZYXC
City Maputo N/A
Country Mozambique China
Timezone Africa/Maputo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 145 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 40.580000, 120.700000

Maputo (MPM) to Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) in Xingcheng Air Base, China is 11,697 kilometers (7,268 miles / 6,316 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 15:04 in Maputo, it's 21:04 in Xingcheng Air Base. 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 Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 249° (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 Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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