MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
9,885 km
6,142 miles
ZHA
Zhanjiang
China
Distance
9,885 km
6,142 mi / 5,338 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
66°
east northeast

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MPM ZHA
Airport Name Maputo Airport Zhanjiang Airport
IATA Code MPM ZHA
ICAO Code FQMA ZGZJ
City Maputo Zhanjiang
Country Mozambique China
Timezone Africa/Maputo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 145 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 21.210000, 110.360000

Maputo (MPM) to Zhanjiang (ZHA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Zhanjiang Airport (ZHA) in Zhanjiang, China is 9,885 kilometers (6,142 miles / 5,338 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 17:58 in Maputo, it's 23:58 in Zhanjiang. 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 Zhanjiang (ZHA) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 242° (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 Zhanjiang Airport (ZHA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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