MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
8,507 km
5,286 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
8,507 km
5,286 mi / 4,593 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MPM ZRH
Airport Name Maputo Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code MPM ZRH
ICAO Code FQMA LSZH
City Maputo Zurich
Country Mozambique Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Maputo Europe/Zurich
Elevation 145 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 47.460000, 8.550000

Maputo (MPM) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 8,507 kilometers (5,286 miles / 4,593 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:56 in Maputo, it's 06:56 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,271 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 158° (south 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 Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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