MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
10,908 km
6,778 miles
RCM
Richmond Airport
Australia
Distance
10,908 km
6,778 mi / 5,890 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
118°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

MPM RCM
Airport Name Maputo Airport Richmond Airport
IATA Code MPM RCM
ICAO Code FQMA YRMD
City Maputo N/A
Country Mozambique Australia
Timezone Africa/Maputo Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 145 ft 676 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -20.700000, 143.120000

Maputo (MPM) to Richmond Airport (RCM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Richmond Airport (RCM) in Richmond Airport, Australia is 10,908 kilometers (6,778 miles / 5,890 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:00 in Maputo, it's 20:00 in Richmond Airport. With a 8-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 Richmond Airport (RCM) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 238° (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 Richmond Airport (RCM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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