MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
4,490 km
2,790 miles
SHC
Shire
Ethiopia
Distance
4,490 km
2,790 mi / 2,425 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
north

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MPM SHC
Airport Name Maputo Airport Shire Airport
IATA Code MPM SHC
ICAO Code FQMA HASR
City Maputo Shire
Country Mozambique Ethiopia
Timezone Africa/Maputo Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 145 ft 6,207 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 14.080000, 38.270000

Maputo (MPM) to Shire (SHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Shire Airport (SHC) in Shire, Ethiopia is 4,490 kilometers (2,790 miles / 2,425 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 Ethiopia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:13 in Maputo, it's 16:13 in Shire.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,062 feet between the two airports. Shire Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Shire (SHC) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 188° (south). 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 Shire Airport (SHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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