# Distance from Ladysmith (LAY) to Maputo (MPM)

> 406 km · estimated flight time 1h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 406 km / 253 mi / 219 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 1h
- **Heading**: 44° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 223° (southwest)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: International (South Africa) → Mozambique
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 08:11 in Ladysmith, it's 08:11 in Maputo)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,403 ft (MPM is lower than LAY)

## Airports

### [Ladysmith Airport (LAY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lay-ladysmith-ladysmith-airport/1ef266de-d308-6d20-80ce-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Ladysmith, South Africa
- ICAO: FALY
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Coordinates: -28.580000, 29.750000
- Elevation: 3,548 ft

### [Maputo Airport (MPM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mpm-maputo-maputo-airport/1ef266de-ddb6-6d80-8d2b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Maputo, Mozambique
- ICAO: FQMA
- Timezone: Africa/Maputo
- Coordinates: -25.920000, 32.570000
- Elevation: 145 ft

## Route notes

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

## Related

- [Ladysmith Airport (LAY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lay-ladysmith-ladysmith-airport/1ef266de-d308-6d20-80ce-06bb2780ed98)
- [Maputo Airport (MPM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mpm-maputo-maputo-airport/1ef266de-ddb6-6d80-8d2b-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)