MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
8,471 km
5,264 miles
QLS
Lausanne
Switzerland
Distance
8,471 km
5,264 mi / 4,574 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MPM QLS
Airport Name Maputo Airport Lausanne-la Blecherette Airport
IATA Code MPM QLS
ICAO Code FQMA LSGL
City Maputo Lausanne
Country Mozambique Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Maputo Europe/Zurich
Elevation 145 ft 2,041 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 46.550000, 6.620000

Maputo (MPM) to Lausanne (QLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Lausanne-la Blecherette Airport (QLS) in Lausanne, Switzerland is 8,471 kilometers (5,264 miles / 4,574 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:55 in Maputo, it's 14:55 in Lausanne.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,896 feet between the two airports. Lausanne-la Blecherette Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport.

The return flight from Lausanne (QLS) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 156° (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 Lausanne-la Blecherette Airport (QLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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