Maputo to Durban flight pathMPMDUR

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Flight time1h 10m
Distance270
Heading199° → 200°
Best side
Right
★ 1.5 left·★ 3.0 right

This is a short coastal hop where the entire route roughly parallels the Mozambique-KwaZulu-Natal shoreline; the right side keeps land, bays, and coastal features in view throughout, while the left side faces open Indian Ocean with little to see.

Takeoff · MPMRIGHTMaputo Bay, Inhaca Island, Maputo city harbor
Landing · DURRIGHTThe Bluff headland, Durban Harbour, Umgeni River mouth

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Mozambican and KwaZulu-Natal coastline, Kosi Bay lake system, iSimangaliso Wetland Park (St Lucia estuary), Tugela River mouth

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Phase by phase

Takeoff from MPM

RIGHT

Departing Maputo on runway 23 (or turning south after 05), the climb-out curves south along the coast, giving right-side passengers a clear view of Maputo Bay, the city's harbor, and Inhaca Island before the aircraft settles onto its southbound track over the Mozambican coastline.

Maputo BayInhaca IslandMaputo city harborMozambican coastline
Aerial window seat view during landing at Durban (right side) — The Bluff headland, Durban Harbour, Umgeni River mouth, Durban city skyline

Landing at DUR

RIGHT

On approach into Durban, whichever runway is active (06 or 24), the final turn brings the aircraft in along the KwaZulu-Natal coast, letting right-side passengers see the Bluff headland, Durban's harbor entrance, and the Umgeni River mouth just before touchdown.

The Bluff headlandDurban HarbourUmgeni River mouthDurban city skyline

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Maputo (MPM) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Maputo to Durban. This is a short coastal hop where the entire route roughly parallels the Mozambique-KwaZulu-Natal shoreline; the right side keeps land, bays, and coastal features in view throughout, while the left side faces open Indian Ocean with little to see.

What can I see during takeoff from Maputo in Maputo?

During takeoff from Maputo (MPM), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing Maputo on runway 23 (or turning south after 05), the climb-out curves south along the coast, giving right-side passengers a clear view of Maputo Bay, the city's harbor, and Inhaca Island before the aircraft settles onto its southbound track over the Mozambican coastline. Notable sights include: Maputo Bay, Inhaca Island, Maputo city harbor, Mozambican coastline.

What can I see when landing at King Shaka International Airport in Durban?

When landing at King Shaka International Airport (DUR), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Durban, whichever runway is active (06 or 24), the final turn brings the aircraft in along the KwaZulu-Natal coast, letting right-side passengers see the Bluff headland, Durban's harbor entrance, and the Umgeni River mouth just before touchdown. Notable sights include: The Bluff headland, Durban Harbour, Umgeni River mouth, Durban city skyline.

How long is the flight from Maputo to Durban?

The flight from Maputo (MPM) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) takes 1h 10m.

What does the Maputo to Durban flight path pass over?

Mozambican and KwaZulu-Natal coastline, Kosi Bay lake system, iSimangaliso Wetland Park (St Lucia estuary), Tugela River mouth