Flights to Maputo
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 12,008 ft, MPM can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 145 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Maputo
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maputo to Johannesburg | South Africa | 454 km (282 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Maputo to Durban | South Africa | 459 km (285 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Maputo to Lusaka | Zambia | 1,256 km (780 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Maputo to Pretoria | South Africa | 440 km (274 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Maputo to Soweto | South Africa | 473 km (294 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Maputo to Harare | Zimbabwe | 919 km (571 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Maputo to Lilongwe | Malawi | 1,340 km (833 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Maputo to Gqeberha | South Africa | 1,113 km (692 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Maputo to Blantyre | Malawi | 1,160 km (721 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Maputo to Soshanguve | South Africa | 453 km (281 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Maputo to Pietermaritzburg | South Africa | 460 km (286 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Maputo to Nampula | Mozambique | 1,392 km (865 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Maputo to Evaton | South Africa | 476 km (296 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Maputo to Beira | Mozambique | 719 km (447 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Maputo to Bulawayo | Zimbabwe | 765 km (475 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Maputo to Benoni | South Africa | 426 km (265 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Maputo to Bloemfontein | South Africa | 719 km (447 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Maputo to Thembisa | South Africa | 435 km (271 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Maputo to East London | South Africa | 905 km (562 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Maputo to Vereeniging | South Africa | 471 km (293 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Maputo to Boksburg | South Africa | 433 km (269 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Maputo to Chimoio | Mozambique | 767 km (477 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Maputo to São Paulo | Brazil | 7,871 km (4,891 mi) | about 10 h 50 min |
| Maputo to Lima | Peru | 11,315 km (7,031 mi) | about 15 h 15 min |
| Maputo to Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 7,565 km (4,701 mi) | about 10 h 27 min |
| Maputo to Sydney | Australia | 10,733 km (6,669 mi) | about 14 h 31 min |
| Maputo to Melbourne | Australia | 10,020 km (6,226 mi) | about 13 h 36 min |
| Maputo to Santiago | Chile | 9,563 km (5,942 mi) | about 13 h 1 min |
| Maputo to Cape Town | South Africa | 1,624 km (1,009 mi) | about 2 h 50 min |
| Maputo to Buenos Aires | Argentina | 8,488 km (5,274 mi) | about 11 h 38 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Maputo?
Maputo Airport (MPM) is the closest large airport at 5 km (3 mi). The others, SHO, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is MPM from Maputo city centre?
5 km (3 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Maputo on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.