KWJ
Gwangju
South Korea
11,988 km
7,449 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
11,988 km
7,449 mi / 6,473 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
250°
west southwest

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KWJ MPM
Airport Name Gwangju Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code KWJ MPM
ICAO Code RKJJ FQMA
City Gwangju Maputo
Country South Korea Mozambique
Timezone Asia/Seoul Africa/Maputo
Elevation 39 ft 145 ft
Coordinates 35.130000, 126.810000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Gwangju (KWJ) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gwangju Airport (KWJ) in Gwangju, South Korea to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 11,988 kilometers (7,449 miles / 6,473 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:46 in Gwangju, it's 11:46 in Maputo. With a 7-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 Gwangju (KWJ) follows a heading of 59° (east 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 Gwangju Airport (KWJ) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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