ARK
Arusha
Tanzania
2,545 km
1,581 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
2,545 km
1,581 mi / 1,374 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
189°
south

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ARK MPM
Airport Name Arusha Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code ARK MPM
ICAO Code HTAR FQMA
City Arusha Maputo
Country Tanzania Mozambique
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Africa/Maputo
Elevation 4,550 ft 145 ft
Coordinates -3.370000, 36.630000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Arusha (ARK) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arusha Airport (ARK) in Arusha, Tanzania to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 2,545 kilometers (1,581 miles / 1,374 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 189°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Tanzania with Mozambique. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:38 in Arusha, it's 19:38 in Maputo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,405 feet between the two airports. Maputo Airport sits lower than Arusha Airport.

The return flight from Maputo (MPM) to Arusha (ARK) follows a heading of 10° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Arusha Airport (ARK) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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