AYQ
Ayers Rock
Australia
9,580 km
5,953 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
9,580 km
5,953 mi / 5,173 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
243°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AYQ MPM
Airport Name Ayers Rock Connellan Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code AYQ MPM
ICAO Code YAYE FQMA
City Ayers Rock Maputo
Country Australia Mozambique
Timezone Australia/Darwin Africa/Maputo
Elevation 1,626 ft 145 ft
Coordinates -25.190000, 130.980000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Ayers Rock (AYQ) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ayers Rock Connellan Airport (AYQ) in Ayers Rock, Australia to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 9,580 kilometers (5,953 miles / 5,173 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:43 in Ayers Rock, it's 04:13 in Maputo. With a 7.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,481 feet between the two airports. Maputo Airport sits lower than Ayers Rock Connellan Airport.

The return flight from Maputo (MPM) to Ayers Rock (AYQ) follows a heading of 116° (east 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 Ayers Rock Connellan Airport (AYQ) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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