MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
11,396 km
7,081 miles
ZBO
Bowen Airport
Australia
Distance
11,396 km
7,081 mi / 6,153 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
120°
east southeast

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MPM ZBO
Airport Name Maputo Airport Bowen Airport
IATA Code MPM ZBO
ICAO Code FQMA YBWN
City Maputo N/A
Country Mozambique Australia
Timezone Africa/Maputo Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 145 ft 8 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -20.020000, 148.220000

Maputo (MPM) to Bowen Airport (ZBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Bowen Airport (ZBO) in Bowen Airport, Australia is 11,396 kilometers (7,081 miles / 6,153 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:38 in Maputo, it's 15:38 in Bowen Airport. With a 8-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 Bowen Airport (ZBO) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 236° (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 Bowen Airport (ZBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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