MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
9,062 km
5,631 miles
SBW
Sibu
Malaysia
Distance
9,062 km
5,631 mi / 4,893 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
83°
east

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MPM SBW
Airport Name Maputo Airport Sibu Airport
IATA Code MPM SBW
ICAO Code FQMA WBGS
City Maputo Sibu
Country Mozambique Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Maputo Asia/Kuching
Elevation 145 ft 122 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 2.260000, 111.980000

Maputo (MPM) to Sibu (SBW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Sibu Airport (SBW) in Sibu, Malaysia is 9,062 kilometers (5,631 miles / 4,893 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 Malaysia. 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 14:52 in Maputo, it's 20:52 in Sibu. 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 Sibu (SBW) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 243° (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 Sibu Airport (SBW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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