MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
9,561 km
5,941 miles
SJZ
Velas
Portugal
Distance
9,561 km
5,941 mi / 5,163 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
317°
northwest

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MPM SJZ
Airport Name Maputo Airport Sao Jorge Airport
IATA Code MPM SJZ
ICAO Code FQMA LPSJ
City Maputo Velas
Country Mozambique Portugal
Timezone Africa/Maputo Atlantic/Azores
Elevation 145 ft 311 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 38.670000, -28.180000

Maputo (MPM) to Velas (SJZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ) in Velas, Portugal is 9,561 kilometers (5,941 miles / 5,163 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 Portugal. 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 10:00 in Maputo, it's 07:00 in Velas. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Velas (SJZ) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 128° (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 Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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