MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
15,049 km
9,351 miles
MZK
Marakei
Kiribati
Distance
15,049 km
9,351 mi / 8,126 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
116°
east southeast

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MPM MZK
Airport Name Maputo Airport Marakei Airport
IATA Code MPM MZK
ICAO Code FQMA NGMK
City Maputo Marakei
Country Mozambique Kiribati
Timezone Africa/Maputo Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 145 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 2.060000, 173.270000

Maputo (MPM) to Marakei (MZK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Marakei Airport (MZK) in Marakei, Kiribati is 15,049 kilometers (9,351 miles / 8,126 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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 Mozambique with Kiribati. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:55 in Maputo, it's 09:55 in Marakei. With a 10-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 Marakei (MZK) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 234° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Maputo Airport (MPM) and Marakei Airport (MZK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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