Distance From Sambú Airport to Maputo Airport, SAX - MPM Distance

The distance from Sambú Airport (SAX) to Maputo Airport (MPM) is 7749 miles or 12470 kilometers or 6729 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Boca de Sábalo ( Panama ) to Maputo ( Mozambique )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Boca de Sábalo and Maputo takes around 17 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sambú Airport, Boca de Sábalo, Panama to Maputo Airport, Maputo, Mozambique is 17 hours 48 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • SAX - MPM

Kilometers		12470 km
Statute Miles		7749 miles
Nautical Miles		6729 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 48 minutes

Sambú Airport to Maputo Airport Flight Route Map - SAX to MPM Flight Path

Location of Sambú Airport & Maputo Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Boca de Sábalo to Maputo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Boca de Sábalo, Panama and Maputo, Mozambique.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SAX - MPM

Time difference between Boca de Sábalo (Panama) and Maputo (Mozambique) is 7 Hours.
Maputo time is 7 Hours ahead of Boca de Sábalo.

Location	Local Time
Boca de Sábalo (Panama)	2026-06-15, 09:10:11 EST
Maputo (Mozambique)	2026-06-15, 16:10:11 CAT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Sambú Airport (SAX / MPSB) Boca de Sábalo, Panama

Destination

Maputo Airport (MPM / FQMA) Maputo, Mozambique