MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
5,236 km
3,254 miles
SKO
Sokoto
Nigeria
Distance
5,236 km
3,254 mi / 2,827 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
322°
northwest

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MPM SKO
Airport Name Maputo Airport Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport
IATA Code MPM SKO
ICAO Code FQMA DNSO
City Maputo Sokoto
Country Mozambique Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Maputo Africa/Lagos
Elevation 145 ft 1,010 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 12.920000, 5.210000

Maputo (MPM) to Sokoto (SKO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO) in Sokoto, Nigeria is 5,236 kilometers (3,254 miles / 2,827 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:29 in Maputo, it's 17:29 in Sokoto.

The return flight from Sokoto (SKO) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 146° (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 Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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