BLZ
Blantyre
Malawi
1,166 km
724 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
1,166 km
724 mi / 629 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
192°
south southwest

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BLZ MPM
Airport Name Chileka International Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code BLZ MPM
ICAO Code FWCL FQMA
City Blantyre Maputo
Country Malawi Mozambique
Timezone Africa/Blantyre Africa/Maputo
Elevation 2,555 ft 145 ft
Coordinates -15.680000, 34.970000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Blantyre (BLZ) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) in Blantyre, Malawi to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 1,166 kilometers (724 miles / 629 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 192°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:48 in Blantyre, it's 16:48 in Maputo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,410 feet between the two airports. Maputo Airport sits lower than Chileka International Airport.

The return flight from Maputo (MPM) to Blantyre (BLZ) follows a heading of 13° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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