MBQ
Mbarara
Uganda
2,828 km
1,757 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
2,828 km
1,757 mi / 1,527 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
176°
south

Airport Comparison

MBQ MPM
Airport Name Mbarara Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code MBQ MPM
ICAO Code HUMA FQMA
City Mbarara Maputo
Country Uganda Mozambique
Timezone Africa/Kampala Africa/Maputo
Elevation 4,600 ft 145 ft
Coordinates -0.560000, 30.600000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Mbarara (MBQ) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mbarara Airport (MBQ) in Mbarara, Uganda to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 2,828 kilometers (1,757 miles / 1,527 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 176°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Uganda with Mozambique. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:51 in Mbarara, it's 03:51 in Maputo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,455 feet between the two airports. Maputo Airport sits lower than Mbarara Airport.

The return flight from Maputo (MPM) to Mbarara (MBQ) follows a heading of 355° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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