MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
12,243 km
7,608 miles
YQY
Sydney
Canada
Distance
12,243 km
7,608 mi / 6,611 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
313°
northwest

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MPM YQY
Airport Name Maputo Airport Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
IATA Code MPM YQY
ICAO Code FQMA CYQY
City Maputo Sydney
Country Mozambique Canada
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Glace_Bay
Elevation 145 ft 203 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 46.160000, -60.050000

Maputo (MPM) to Sydney (YQY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) in Sydney, Canada is 12,243 kilometers (7,608 miles / 6,611 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:19 in Maputo, it's 22:19 in Sydney. 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 Sydney (YQY) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 107° (east southeast). 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 Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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