BJW
Bajawa
Indonesia
9,436 km
5,863 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
9,436 km
5,863 mi / 5,095 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
245°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BJW MPM
Airport Name Soa Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code BJW MPM
ICAO Code WATB FQMA
City Bajawa Maputo
Country Indonesia Mozambique
Timezone Asia/Makassar Africa/Maputo
Elevation 1,454 ft 145 ft
Coordinates -8.710000, 121.060000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Bajawa (BJW) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Soa Airport (BJW) in Bajawa, Indonesia to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 9,436 kilometers (5,863 miles / 5,095 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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 Indonesia with Mozambique. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:20 in Bajawa, it's 17:20 in Maputo. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,309 feet between the two airports. Maputo Airport sits lower than Soa Airport.

The return flight from Maputo (MPM) to Bajawa (BJW) follows a heading of 97° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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