MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
603 km
375 miles
UNE
Qacha's Nek
Lesotho
Distance
603 km
375 mi / 326 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
219°
southwest

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MPM UNE
Airport Name Maputo Airport Qacha's Nek Airport
IATA Code MPM UNE
ICAO Code FQMA FXQN
City Maputo Qacha's Nek
Country Mozambique Lesotho
Timezone Africa/Maputo Africa/Maseru
Elevation 145 ft 6,100 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -30.110000, 28.670000

Maputo (MPM) to Qacha's Nek (UNE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Qacha's Nek Airport (UNE) in Qacha's Nek, Lesotho is 603 kilometers (375 miles / 326 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southwest at a heading of 219°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:09 in Maputo, it's 20:09 in Qacha's Nek.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,955 feet between the two airports. Qacha's Nek Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Qacha's Nek (UNE) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 40° (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 Qacha's Nek Airport (UNE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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