MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
10,274 km
6,384 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
10,274 km
6,384 mi / 5,548 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
66°
east northeast

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MPM SZX
Airport Name Maputo Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code MPM SZX
ICAO Code FQMA ZGSZ
City Maputo Shenzhen
Country Mozambique China
Timezone Africa/Maputo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 145 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 22.640000, 113.810000

Maputo (MPM) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 10,274 kilometers (6,384 miles / 5,548 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 China. 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 09:06 in Maputo, it's 15:06 in Shenzhen. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 243° (west 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 Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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