LWR
Leeuwarden
Netherlands
9,175 km
5,701 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
9,175 km
5,701 mi / 4,954 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
156°
south southeast

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LWR MPM
Airport Name Leeuwarden Air Base Maputo Airport
IATA Code LWR MPM
ICAO Code EHLW FQMA
City Leeuwarden Maputo
Country Netherlands Mozambique
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Maputo
Elevation 3 ft 145 ft
Coordinates 53.230000, 5.760000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Leeuwarden (LWR) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR) in Leeuwarden, Netherlands to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 9,175 kilometers (5,701 miles / 4,954 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 156°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:47 in Leeuwarden, it's 11:47 in Maputo.

The return flight from Maputo (MPM) to Leeuwarden (LWR) follows a heading of 344° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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