MPM → JNBMozambique → South Africa

Cheap flights from Maputo to Johannesburg

269 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: Maputo to Johannesburg at a glance

269 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
No time difference
Time-zone shift
~24 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from Maputo (MPM) to Johannesburg (JNB) cover 269 miles (432 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 3 airlines flying direct — a short-haul regional route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 1/10.

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Flying from Maputo to Johannesburg covers 269 miles (433 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. This is the most competitive route from Maputo (MPM), with 3 airlines offering direct flights — the highest airline count of any destination from this airport. This is a short-haul regional route typically served by direct flights.

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MPM (0 mi)JNB (269 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 269 miles. Direct carriers include QR, SA and TM.

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Airlines on this route

3 airlines fly Maputo → Johannesburg. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
QRDirect
SADirect
TMDirect
Baggage on Maputo → Johannesburg: on this route, QR typically includes a carry-on, while SA and TM may charge extra for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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Maputo to Johannesburg — quick answers

How far is Maputo from Johannesburg by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Maputo (MPM) to Johannesburg (JNB) is 269 miles (432 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from Maputo to Johannesburg?

The average nonstop flight time from MPM to JNB is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from Maputo to Johannesburg?

3 airlines serve this route nonstop: QR, SA, TM. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: Maputo → Johannesburg

Route type
short-haul regional
Time zone difference
No time difference
Carbon footprint
~24 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
1/10 — easy direct flight
When to go
It's shoulder season in Johannesburg — moderate weather and pricing.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
3 airlines fly direct — rank 1 of 15 routes from Maputo
Airline network
TM: 10 destinations from MPM; SA: 3 destinations from MPM; QR: 1 destinations from MPM
Alternative origin airports
HLE (Hlane, 65 mi); JNB (Johannesburg, 263 mi); DUR (Durban, 269 mi)
Alternative destination airports
GBE (Gaborone, 184 mi); HLE (Hlane, 211 mi); BFN (Bloemfontein, 236 mi)
Nearby destinations
Gaborone, Botswana (184 mi); Hlane, Eswatini (211 mi); Bloemfontein, South Africa (236 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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