Distance From Sim Airport to Maputo Airport, SMJ - MPM Distance

The distance from Sim Airport (SMJ) to Maputo Airport (MPM) is 7460 miles or 12006 kilometers or 6479 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 Sim ( Papua New Guinea ) to Maputo ( Mozambique )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sim and Maputo takes around 17 hours 9 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sim Airport, Sim, Papua New Guinea to Maputo Airport, Maputo, Mozambique is 17 hours 9 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 • SMJ - MPM

Kilometers		12006 km
Statute Miles		7460 miles
Nautical Miles		6479 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 9 minutes

Sim Airport to Maputo Airport Flight Route Map - SMJ to MPM Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Sim, Papua New Guinea and Maputo, Mozambique. .

Nonstop flight route between Sim, Papua New Guinea and Maputo, Mozambique.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SMJ - MPM

Time difference between Sim (Papua New Guinea) and Maputo (Mozambique) is 8 Hours.
Maputo time is 8 Hours behind Sim.

Location	Local Time
Sim (Papua New Guinea)	2026-08-04, 09:03:47 +10
Maputo (Mozambique)	2026-08-04, 01:03:47 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

Sim Airport (SMJ / AYXI) Sim, Papua New Guinea

Destination

Maputo Airport (MPM / FQMA) Maputo, Mozambique