MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
11,394 km
7,080 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
11,394 km
7,080 mi / 6,152 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
61°
east northeast

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MPM PVG
Airport Name Maputo Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code MPM PVG
ICAO Code FQMA ZSPD
City Maputo Shanghai
Country Mozambique China
Timezone Africa/Maputo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 145 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 31.140000, 121.810000

Maputo (MPM) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 11,394 kilometers (7,080 miles / 6,152 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 China. 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 13:33 in Maputo, it's 19:33 in Shanghai. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 247° (west 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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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