MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
8,493 km
5,277 miles
PBH
Paro
Bhutan
Distance
8,493 km
5,277 mi / 4,586 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
50°
northeast

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MPM PBH
Airport Name Maputo Airport Paro Airport
IATA Code MPM PBH
ICAO Code FQMA VQPR
City Maputo Paro
Country Mozambique Bhutan
Timezone Africa/Maputo Asia/Thimphu
Elevation 145 ft 7,332 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 27.400000, 89.420000

Maputo (MPM) to Paro (PBH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Paro Airport (PBH) in Paro, Bhutan is 8,493 kilometers (5,277 miles / 4,586 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mozambique with Bhutan. 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 11:11 in Maputo, it's 15:11 in Paro. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,187 feet between the two airports. Paro Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Paro (PBH) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 231° (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 Paro Airport (PBH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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