HIR
Honiara
Solomon Islands
13,112 km
8,148 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
13,112 km
8,148 mi / 7,080 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
234°
southwest

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HIR MPM
Airport Name Honiara International Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code HIR MPM
ICAO Code AGGH FQMA
City Honiara Maputo
Country Solomon Islands Mozambique
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal Africa/Maputo
Elevation 28 ft 145 ft
Coordinates -9.430000, 160.050000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Honiara (HIR) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Honiara International Airport (HIR) in Honiara, Solomon Islands to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 13,112 kilometers (8,148 miles / 7,080 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 23:48 in Honiara, it's 14:48 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 Honiara (HIR) 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 Honiara International Airport (HIR) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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