MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
4,921 km
3,058 miles
ZAR
Zaria
Nigeria
Distance
4,921 km
3,058 mi / 2,657 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
324°
northwest

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MPM ZAR
Airport Name Maputo Airport Zaria Airport
IATA Code MPM ZAR
ICAO Code FQMA DNZA
City Maputo Zaria
Country Mozambique Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Maputo Africa/Lagos
Elevation 145 ft 2,170 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 11.130000, 7.690000

Maputo (MPM) to Zaria (ZAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Zaria Airport (ZAR) in Zaria, Nigeria is 4,921 kilometers (3,058 miles / 2,657 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:01 in Maputo, it's 22:01 in Zaria.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,025 feet between the two airports. Zaria Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport.

The return flight from Zaria (ZAR) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 147° (south 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 Zaria Airport (ZAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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