MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
9,010 km
5,599 miles
MQD
Maquinchao
Argentina
Distance
9,010 km
5,599 mi / 4,865 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
228°
southwest

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MPM MQD
Airport Name Maputo Airport Maquinchao Airport
IATA Code MPM MQD
ICAO Code FQMA SAVQ
City Maputo Maquinchao
Country Mozambique Argentina
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Argentina/Salta
Elevation 145 ft 2,912 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -41.240000, -68.710000

Maputo (MPM) to Maquinchao (MQD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Maquinchao Airport (MQD) in Maquinchao, Argentina is 9,010 kilometers (5,599 miles / 4,865 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:21 in Maputo, it's 22:21 in Maquinchao. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,767 feet between the two airports. Maquinchao Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport.

The return flight from Maquinchao (MQD) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 117° (east 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 Maputo Airport (MPM) and Maquinchao Airport (MQD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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