The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) in Astana, Kazakhstan is 9,366 kilometers (5,820 miles / 5,057 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 Kazakhstan. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:42 in Maputo, it's 07:42 in Astana. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,021 feet between the two airports. Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport.

The return flight from Astana (NQZ) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 215° (southwest). 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 Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.