MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
262 km
163 miles
PHW
Phalaborwa
South Africa
Distance
262 km
163 mi / 142 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MPM PHW
Airport Name Maputo Airport Hendrik Van Eck Airport
IATA Code MPM PHW
ICAO Code FQMA FAPH
City Maputo Phalaborwa
Country Mozambique South Africa
Timezone Africa/Maputo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 145 ft 1,432 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -23.940000, 31.160000

Maputo (MPM) to Phalaborwa (PHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) in Phalaborwa, South Africa is 262 kilometers (163 miles / 142 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

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 23:02 in Maputo, it's 23:02 in Phalaborwa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,287 feet between the two airports. Hendrik Van Eck Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport.

The return flight from Phalaborwa (PHW) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 147° (south 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 Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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