BTQ
Butare
Rwanda
2,611 km
1,622 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
2,611 km
1,622 mi / 1,410 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
174°
south

Airport Comparison

BTQ MPM
Airport Name Butare Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code BTQ MPM
ICAO Code HRYI FQMA
City Butare Maputo
Country Rwanda Mozambique
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Maputo
Elevation 5,801 ft 145 ft
Coordinates -2.600000, 29.740000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Butare (BTQ) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Butare Airport (BTQ) in Butare, Rwanda to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 2,611 kilometers (1,622 miles / 1,410 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 174°.

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 Rwanda with Mozambique. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:44 in Butare, it's 11:44 in Maputo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,656 feet between the two airports. Maputo Airport sits lower than Butare Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Maputo (MPM) to Butare (BTQ) follows a heading of 353° (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 Butare Airport (BTQ) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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