LHG
Lightning Ridge Airport
Australia
10,781 km
6,699 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
10,781 km
6,699 mi / 5,821 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
235°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

LHG MPM
Airport Name Lightning Ridge Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code LHG MPM
ICAO Code YLRD FQMA
City N/A Maputo
Country Australia Mozambique
Timezone Australia/Sydney Africa/Maputo
Elevation 540 ft 145 ft
Coordinates -29.460000, 147.980000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) in Lightning Ridge Airport, Australia to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 10,781 kilometers (6,699 miles / 5,821 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 235°.

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 15:15 in Lightning Ridge Airport, it's 07:15 in Maputo. With a 8-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 Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) follows a heading of 128° (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 Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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