MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
8,996 km
5,590 miles
ZBY
Sayaboury
Laos
Distance
8,996 km
5,590 mi / 4,857 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
63°
east northeast

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MPM ZBY
Airport Name Maputo Airport Sayaboury Airport
IATA Code MPM ZBY
ICAO Code FQMA VLSB
City Maputo Sayaboury
Country Mozambique Laos
Timezone Africa/Maputo Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 145 ft 1,247 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 19.230000, 101.730000

Maputo (MPM) to Sayaboury (ZBY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Sayaboury Airport (ZBY) in Sayaboury, Laos is 8,996 kilometers (5,590 miles / 4,857 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mozambique with Laos. 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 18:44 in Maputo, it's 23:44 in Sayaboury. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,102 feet between the two airports. Sayaboury Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport.

The return flight from Sayaboury (ZBY) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 238° (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 Sayaboury Airport (ZBY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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