MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
9,745 km
6,055 miles
NLS
Nicholson Airport
Australia
Distance
9,745 km
6,055 mi / 5,262 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
109°
east southeast

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MPM NLS
Airport Name Maputo Airport Nicholson Airport
IATA Code MPM NLS
ICAO Code FQMA YNIC
City Maputo N/A
Country Mozambique Australia
Timezone Africa/Maputo Australia/Perth
Elevation 145 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -18.050000, 128.900000

Maputo (MPM) to Nicholson Airport (NLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Nicholson Airport (NLS) in Nicholson Airport, Australia is 9,745 kilometers (6,055 miles / 5,262 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 Australia. 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 17:20 in Maputo, it's 23:20 in Nicholson Airport. With a 6-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 Nicholson Airport (NLS) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 243° (west 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 Nicholson Airport (NLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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