AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,979 km
7,443 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
11,979 km
7,443 mi / 6,468 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
215°
southwest

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AKL MPM
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code AKL MPM
ICAO Code NZAA FQMA
City Auckland Maputo
Country New Zealand Mozambique
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Maputo
Elevation 23 ft 145 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Auckland (AKL) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 11,979 kilometers (7,443 miles / 6,468 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Mozambique. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:58 in Auckland, it's 07:58 in Maputo. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Maputo (MPM) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 149° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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