MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
11,477 km
7,132 miles
XIL
Xilinhot
China
Distance
11,477 km
7,132 mi / 6,197 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
47°
northeast

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MPM XIL
Airport Name Maputo Airport Xilinhot Airport
IATA Code MPM XIL
ICAO Code FQMA ZBXH
City Maputo Xilinhot
Country Mozambique China
Timezone Africa/Maputo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 145 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 43.920000, 115.960000

Maputo (MPM) to Xilinhot (XIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Xilinhot Airport (XIL) in Xilinhot, China is 11,477 kilometers (7,132 miles / 6,197 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 21:11 in Maputo, it's 03:11 in Xilinhot. 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.

The return flight from Xilinhot (XIL) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 247° (west 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 Xilinhot Airport (XIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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