MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
2,773 km
1,723 miles
WIL
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
2,773 km
1,723 mi / 1,497 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
10°
north

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MPM WIL
Airport Name Maputo Airport Nairobi Wilson Airport
IATA Code MPM WIL
ICAO Code FQMA HKNW
City Maputo Nairobi
Country Mozambique Kenya
Timezone Africa/Maputo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 145 ft 5,536 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -1.320000, 36.810000

Maputo (MPM) to Nairobi (WIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) in Nairobi, Kenya is 2,773 kilometers (1,723 miles / 1,497 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:05 in Maputo, it's 17:05 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,391 feet between the two airports. Nairobi Wilson Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (WIL) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 189° (south). 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 Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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