MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
7,658 km
4,758 miles
UGL
Antartica
AQ
Distance
7,658 km
4,758 mi / 4,135 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
190°
south

Airport Comparison

MPM UGL
Airport Name Maputo Airport Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway
IATA Code MPM UGL
ICAO Code FQMA SCGC
City Maputo Antartica
Country Mozambique AQ
Timezone Africa/Maputo Antarctica/Palmer
Elevation 145 ft 2,461 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -79.780000, -83.320000

Maputo (MPM) to Antartica (UGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway (UGL) in Antartica, AQ is 7,658 kilometers (4,758 miles / 4,135 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south at a heading of 190°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:42 in Maputo, it's 19:42 in Antartica. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,316 feet between the two airports. Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway sits higher than Maputo Airport.

The return flight from Antartica (UGL) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 120° (east 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 Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway (UGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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