MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
10,082 km
6,265 miles
SCS
Shetland Islands
United Kingdom
Distance
10,082 km
6,265 mi / 5,444 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
344°
north northwest

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MPM SCS
Airport Name Maputo Airport Scatsta Airport
IATA Code MPM SCS
ICAO Code FQMA EGPM
City Maputo Shetland Islands
Country Mozambique United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Maputo Europe/London
Elevation 145 ft 81 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 60.430000, -1.300000

Maputo (MPM) to Shetland Islands (SCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Scatsta Airport (SCS) in Shetland Islands, United Kingdom is 10,082 kilometers (6,265 miles / 5,444 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 01:58 in Maputo, it's 23:58 in Shetland Islands.

The return flight from Shetland Islands (SCS) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 150° (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 Scatsta Airport (SCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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