The flight distance from Kokoda Airport (KKD) in Kokoda, Papua New Guinea to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 12,018 kilometers (7,468 miles / 6,489 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 14:42 in Kokoda, it's 06:42 in Maputo. With a 8-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 1,095 feet between the two airports. Maputo Airport sits lower than Kokoda Airport.

The return flight from Maputo (MPM) to Kokoda (KKD) follows a heading of 110° (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 Kokoda Airport (KKD) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.