The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) in Queenstown, New Zealand is 10,963 kilometers (6,812 miles / 5,920 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying south southeast at a heading of 150°.

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 New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:51 in Maputo, it's 08:51 in Queenstown. With a 10-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 1,026 feet between the two airports. Queenstown International Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport.

The return flight from Queenstown (ZQN) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 219° (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 Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.