Maputo to Cape Town (MPM–CPT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,003 mi airlines 8/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
4Z376
4Z Airlink
ERD
1:40 PM
CAT TB
4:30 PM
SAST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4136
EK Emirates
ERD
1:40 PM
CAT TB
4:30 PM
SAST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
4Z375
4Z Airlink
ERD
10:35 AM
SAST
1:05 PM
CAT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4115
EK Emirates
ERD
10:35 AM
SAST
1:05 PM
CAT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Maputo to Cape Town
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 1,003 mi 2h 50m nonstop 4 1-stop hubs

MPM–CPT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Airlink and Emirates lead the route. The flight covers 1,003 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MPM–CPT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
4Z Airlink 4 ERD 2h50
EK Emirates 4 ERD 2h50
Aircraft on this route
ERD Embraer RJ140 – 4Z, EK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 4Z + EK (8 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MPM to CPT direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MPM to CPT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
83
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Cape Town from Maputo

Nearby airports with service to Cape Town International Airport.
Metric MPM→CPT SZK→CPT MQP→CPT
Distance from MPM 90 mi 99 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 3
Weekly flights 8 14 27
Flight time 2h 50m 2h 50m 2h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of MPM with service to Cape Town International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Cape Town is 0 hours the same as Maputo.
MPM: CAT · CPT: SAST

When it's 6:00 PM in Maputo, it's 6:00 PM in Cape Town.
Distance & Flight Time
1,003 mi / 1,614 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 50m.

MPM–CPT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Maputo to Cape Town route.
Route details
Distance1,003 mi / 1,614 km
Flight time2h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: MPM
IATA / ICAOMPM / FQMA
TimezoneAfrica/Maputo
Passengers/yr0.7M
Elevation145 ft / 44 m
Destination: CPT
IATA / ICAOCPT / FACT
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation151 ft / 46 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MPM to CPT flights.
Nonstop flights from Maputo Airport to Cape Town International Airport take approximately 2h 50m. The route covers 1,003 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Airlink and Emirates.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from MPM to CPT. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DUR, JNB, ADD and DOH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CPT to MPM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SZK, MQP and HDS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MPM to CPT

Maputo Airport (MPM) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) are connected by nonstop service from Airlink and Emirates. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MPM to CPT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MPM to CPT ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,003 miles (1,614 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via DUR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Skukuza (SZK), Mbombela (MQP) and Hoedspruit (HDS).