MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
15,092 km
9,378 miles
NIG
Nikunau
Kiribati
Distance
15,092 km
9,378 mi / 8,149 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
122°
east southeast

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MPM NIG
Airport Name Maputo Airport Nikunau Airport
IATA Code MPM NIG
ICAO Code FQMA NGNU
City Maputo Nikunau
Country Mozambique Kiribati
Timezone Africa/Maputo Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 145 ft 6 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -1.310000, 176.410000

Maputo (MPM) to Nikunau (NIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Nikunau Airport (NIG) in Nikunau, Kiribati is 15,092 kilometers (9,378 miles / 8,149 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

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 12:34 in Maputo, it's 22:34 in Nikunau. 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 Nikunau (NIG) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 229° (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 Nikunau Airport (NIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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