# Distance from Istanbul (IST) to Mocimboa da Praia (MZB)

> 5,973 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,973 km / 3,711 mi / 3,225 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 166° (south southeast)
- **Return heading**: 349° (north)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Turkey) → Mozambique
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Africa
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 23:39 in Istanbul, it's 22:39 in Mocimboa da Praia)
- **Elevation difference**: 236 ft (MZB is lower than IST)

## Airports

### [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Istanbul, Turkey
- ICAO: LTFM
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
- Coordinates: 41.280000, 28.750000
- Elevation: 325 ft

### [Mocimboa da Praia Airport (MZB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mzb-mocimboa-da-praia-mocimboa-da-praia-airport/1ef266de-ddbe-6a30-b39e-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Mocimboa da Praia, Mozambique
- ICAO: FQMP
- Timezone: Africa/Maputo
- Coordinates: -11.360000, 40.350000
- Elevation: 89 ft

## Route notes

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

Time-zone information: When it's 23:39 in Istanbul, it's 22:39 in Mocimboa da Praia.

## Related

- [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Mocimboa da Praia Airport (MZB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mzb-mocimboa-da-praia-mocimboa-da-praia-airport/1ef266de-ddbe-6a30-b39e-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)