MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
9,121 km
5,667 miles
PBU
Putao
Myanmar
Distance
9,121 km
5,667 mi / 4,925 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
54°
northeast

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MPM PBU
Airport Name Maputo Airport Putao Airport
IATA Code MPM PBU
ICAO Code FQMA VYPT
City Maputo Putao
Country Mozambique Myanmar
Timezone Africa/Maputo Asia/Yangon
Elevation 145 ft 1,500 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 27.330000, 97.430000

Maputo (MPM) to Putao (PBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Putao Airport (PBU) in Putao, Myanmar is 9,121 kilometers (5,667 miles / 4,925 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Myanmar. 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 14:37 in Maputo, it's 19:07 in Putao. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,355 feet between the two airports. Putao Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport.

The return flight from Putao (PBU) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 235° (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 Putao Airport (PBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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