LAE
Nadzab
Papua New Guinea
12,054 km
7,490 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
12,054 km
7,490 mi / 6,509 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

LAE MPM
Airport Name Lae Nadzab Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code LAE MPM
ICAO Code AYNZ FQMA
City Nadzab Maputo
Country Papua New Guinea Mozambique
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Africa/Maputo
Elevation 239 ft 145 ft
Coordinates -6.570000, 146.730000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Nadzab (LAE) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) in Nadzab, Papua New Guinea to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 12,054 kilometers (7,490 miles / 6,509 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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 21:04 in Nadzab, it's 13:04 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.

The return flight from Maputo (MPM) to Nadzab (LAE) follows a heading of 107° (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 Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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