JNB to MPM: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Maputo Airport (MPM) is 433 km (269 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (MPM to JNB).
How far is it from Johannesburg to Maputo?
The great-circle distance between O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Maputo Airport (MPM) is 433 km (269 mi, 234 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from JNB to MPM?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MPM is roughly east of JNB.
How is the JNB to MPM route written in code?
The pair is written JNB-MPM in IATA codes and FAOR-FQMA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. O.R. Tambo International Airport is JNB (FAOR), Maputo Airport is MPM (FQMA).
| JNB | MPM | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | O.R. Tambo International Airport | Maputo Airport |
| ICAO code | FAOR | FQMA |
| Country | South Africa | Mozambique |
| Elevation | 5,558 ft | 145 ft |
| Rank by connections | #91 | #647 |
Both ICAO codes start with F, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Africa, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MPM sits 5,413 ft (1,650 m) lower than JNB, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying JNB to MPM
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QR | Qatar Airways | QTR | Qatari | Active |
| SA | South African Airways | SAA | Springbok | Active |
| TM | Air Mozambique | - | - | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Johannesburg from Maputo?
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Maputo Airport (MPM) are 433 km (269 mi, 234 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from JNB to MPM?
A typical nonstop flight between JNB and MPM takes about 1h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MPM from JNB?
Maputo Airport (MPM) lies roughly east of O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
Which airlines fly JNB to MPM?
3 airlines appear on the JNB-MPM route in the open dataset, including Qatar Airways, South African Airways, Air Mozambique.
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