# Distance from Mbala (MMQ) to Maputo (MPM)

> 1,901 km · estimated flight time 3h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 1,901 km / 1,181 mi / 1,027 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 3h
- **Heading**: 176° (south)
- **Return heading**: 356° (north)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Zambia) → Mozambique
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 23:38 in Mbala, it's 23:38 in Maputo)
- **Elevation difference**: 5,309 ft (MPM is lower than MMQ)

## Airports

### [Mbala Airport (MMQ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mmq-mbala-mbala-airport/1ef266de-da1f-65be-9d9b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Mbala, Zambia
- ICAO: FLBA
- Timezone: Africa/Lusaka
- Coordinates: -8.860000, 31.340000
- Elevation: 5,454 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 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.

## Related

- [Mbala Airport (MMQ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mmq-mbala-mbala-airport/1ef266de-da1f-65be-9d9b-06bb2780ed98)
- [Maputo Airport (MPM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mpm-maputo-maputo-airport/1ef266de-ddb6-6d80-8d2b-06bb2780ed98)
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