IOU
Ile Ouen
New Caledonia
12,717 km
7,902 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
12,717 km
7,902 mi / 6,867 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Noumea
Heading
225°
southwest

Airport Comparison

IOU MPM
Airport Name Edmond Cane Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code IOU MPM
ICAO Code NWWO FQMA
City Ile Ouen Maputo
Country New Caledonia Mozambique
Timezone Pacific/Noumea Africa/Maputo
Elevation 7 ft 145 ft
Coordinates -22.460000, 166.780000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Ile Ouen (IOU) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edmond Cane Airport (IOU) in Ile Ouen, New Caledonia to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 12,717 kilometers (7,902 miles / 6,867 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

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 Caledonia 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 23:11 in Ile Ouen, it's 14:11 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 Ile Ouen (IOU) follows a heading of 133° (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 Edmond Cane Airport (IOU) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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