LNB
Lamen Bay
Vanuatu
13,278 km
8,250 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
13,278 km
8,250 mi / 7,169 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Efate
Heading
226°
southwest

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LNB MPM
Airport Name Lamen Bay Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code LNB MPM
ICAO Code NVSM FQMA
City Lamen Bay Maputo
Country Vanuatu Mozambique
Timezone Pacific/Efate Africa/Maputo
Elevation 7 ft 145 ft
Coordinates -16.580000, 168.160000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Lamen Bay (LNB) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lamen Bay Airport (LNB) in Lamen Bay, Vanuatu to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 13,278 kilometers (8,250 miles / 7,169 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.

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 Vanuatu 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 02:58 in Lamen Bay, it's 17:58 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 Lamen Bay (LNB) follows a heading of 130° (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 Lamen Bay Airport (LNB) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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