MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
7,986 km
4,962 miles
SCO
Aktau
Kazakhstan
Distance
7,986 km
4,962 mi / 4,312 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
14°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MPM SCO
Airport Name Maputo Airport Aktau International Airport
IATA Code MPM SCO
ICAO Code FQMA UATE
City Maputo Aktau
Country Mozambique Kazakhstan
Timezone Africa/Maputo Asia/Oral
Elevation 145 ft 75 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 43.860000, 51.090000

Maputo (MPM) to Aktau (SCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Aktau International Airport (SCO) in Aktau, Kazakhstan is 7,986 kilometers (4,962 miles / 4,312 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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 Kazakhstan. 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 14:37 in Maputo, it's 17:37 in Aktau. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Aktau (SCO) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 197° (south 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 Aktau International Airport (SCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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