MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
681 km
423 miles
TCU
Homeward
South Africa
Distance
681 km
423 mi / 368 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
235°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

MPM TCU
Airport Name Maputo Airport Thaba Nchu Tar Airport
IATA Code MPM TCU
ICAO Code FQMA FATN
City Maputo Homeward
Country Mozambique South Africa
Timezone Africa/Maputo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 145 ft 4,941 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -29.320000, 26.820000

Maputo (MPM) to Homeward (TCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Thaba Nchu Tar Airport (TCU) in Homeward, South Africa is 681 kilometers (423 miles / 368 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southwest at a heading of 235°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Mozambique with South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:12 in Maputo, it's 14:12 in Homeward.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,796 feet between the two airports. Thaba Nchu Tar Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport.

The return flight from Homeward (TCU) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 58° (east northeast). 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 Thaba Nchu Tar Airport (TCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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