Santiago to Maputo flights
Maputo lies 9,563 km (5,942 mi) south-east of Santiago, +5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 13 h 1 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Santiago | Maputo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Chile | Mozambique |
| Population | 4.8 million | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 556 m (1,824 ft) | 70 m (230 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) | UTC+2 (Africa/Maputo) |
| Nearest large airport | SCL, 15 km out | MPM, 5 km out |
Clocks in Maputo are 5 h ahead of Santiago right now, so a 13 h 1 min journey lands 18 h 1 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Maputo
Crossing from Chile into Mozambique: money changes from the Peso to the Metical (MZN); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 546, Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +258; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648880 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2807090.
Airports at each end
Leaving Santiago
Santiago is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 12,303-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Maputo
Maputo is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Maputo Airport (MPM), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, whose 12,008-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are King Mswati III International Airport (SHO, 97 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maputo Airport | MPM | 5 km (3 mi) | 12,008 ft | 145 ft |
| King Mswati III International Airport | SHO | 97 km (60 mi) | 11,811 ft | 1,092 ft |
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Staying in Maputo
Our booking partner lists 114 places to stay in Maputo. Of the 79 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (53), and 6 are five-star. Across 46 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 16,090 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Maputo from Santiago?
9,563 km (5,942 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Santiago.
How long does it take to get from Santiago to Maputo by air?
About 13 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Santiago and Maputo?
Maputo is 5 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Maputo against America/Santiago).
Which airports are used for Santiago to Maputo flights?
Typically Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Maputo Airport (MPM); Maputo also has SHO.
What currency do I need in Maputo?
The Metical (MZN).
Where can I stay in Maputo?
Our booking partner lists 114 places to stay in Maputo, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.