MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
11,950 km
7,425 miles
YQX
Gander
Canada
Distance
11,950 km
7,425 mi / 6,452 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
317°
northwest

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MPM YQX
Airport Name Maputo Airport Gander International Airport
IATA Code MPM YQX
ICAO Code FQMA CYQX
City Maputo Gander
Country Mozambique Canada
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/St_Johns
Elevation 145 ft 496 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 48.940000, -54.570000

Maputo (MPM) to Gander (YQX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Gander International Airport (YQX) in Gander, Canada is 11,950 kilometers (7,425 miles / 6,452 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:56 in Maputo, it's 03:26 in Gander. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Gander (YQX) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 110° (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 Gander International Airport (YQX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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