GBV
Gibb River Airport
Australia
9,591 km
5,960 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
9,591 km
5,960 mi / 5,179 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Australia/Perth
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GBV MPM
Airport Name Gibb River Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code GBV MPM
ICAO Code YGIB FQMA
City N/A Maputo
Country Australia Mozambique
Timezone Australia/Perth Africa/Maputo
Elevation 509 ft 145 ft
Coordinates -16.420000, 126.440000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Gibb River Airport (GBV) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gibb River Airport (GBV) in Gibb River Airport, Australia to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 9,591 kilometers (5,960 miles / 5,179 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 13:15 in Gibb River Airport, it's 07:15 in Maputo. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Maputo (MPM) to Gibb River Airport (GBV) follows a heading of 106° (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 Gibb River Airport (GBV) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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