LPQ
Luang Phabang
Laos
9,073 km
5,638 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
9,073 km
5,638 mi / 4,899 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Vientiane
Heading
238°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

LPQ MPM
Airport Name Luang Phabang International Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code LPQ MPM
ICAO Code VLLB FQMA
City Luang Phabang Maputo
Country Laos Mozambique
Timezone Asia/Vientiane Africa/Maputo
Elevation 955 ft 145 ft
Coordinates 19.900000, 102.160000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Luang Phabang (LPQ) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) in Luang Phabang, Laos to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 9,073 kilometers (5,638 miles / 4,899 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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 Laos 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 11:44 in Luang Phabang, it's 06:44 in Maputo. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Maputo (MPM) to Luang Phabang (LPQ) follows a heading of 63° (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 Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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