AVU
Avu Avu Airport
Solomon Islands
13,115 km
8,149 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
13,115 km
8,149 mi / 7,082 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
234°
southwest

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AVU MPM
Airport Name Avu Avu Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code AVU MPM
ICAO Code AGGJ FQMA
City N/A Maputo
Country Solomon Islands Mozambique
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal Africa/Maputo
Elevation 25 ft 145 ft
Coordinates -9.870000, 160.410000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Avu Avu Airport (AVU) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Avu Avu Airport (AVU) in Avu Avu Airport, Solomon Islands to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 13,115 kilometers (8,149 miles / 7,082 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

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 Solomon Islands 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 00:28 in Avu Avu Airport, it's 15:28 in Maputo. With a 9-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 Avu Avu Airport (AVU) follows a heading of 118° (east 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 Avu Avu Airport (AVU) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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