MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
9,565 km
5,943 miles
URC
Urumqi
China
Distance
9,565 km
5,943 mi / 5,165 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
36°
northeast

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MPM URC
Airport Name Maputo Airport Urumqi Diwopu International Airport
IATA Code MPM URC
ICAO Code FQMA ZWWW
City Maputo Urumqi
Country Mozambique China
Timezone Africa/Maputo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 145 ft 2,125 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 43.910000, 87.470000

Maputo (MPM) to Urumqi (URC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) in Urumqi, China is 9,565 kilometers (5,943 miles / 5,165 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 07:00 in Maputo, it's 13:00 in Urumqi. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,980 feet between the two airports. Urumqi Diwopu International Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport.

The return flight from Urumqi (URC) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 228° (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 Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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