MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
554 km
344 miles
PCF
Potchefstroom
South Africa
Distance
554 km
344 mi / 299 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
260°
west

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MPM PCF
Airport Name Maputo Airport Potchefstroom Airport
IATA Code MPM PCF
ICAO Code FQMA FAPS
City Maputo Potchefstroom
Country Mozambique South Africa
Timezone Africa/Maputo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 145 ft 4,520 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -26.670000, 27.080000

Maputo (MPM) to Potchefstroom (PCF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Potchefstroom Airport (PCF) in Potchefstroom, South Africa is 554 kilometers (344 miles / 299 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Mozambique with South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:26 in Maputo, it's 17:26 in Potchefstroom.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,375 feet between the two airports. Potchefstroom Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport.

The return flight from Potchefstroom (PCF) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 83° (east). 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 Potchefstroom Airport (PCF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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