MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
14,902 km
9,259 miles
NUK
Nukutavake
French Polynesia
Distance
14,902 km
9,259 mi / 8,046 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
191°
south southwest

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MPM NUK
Airport Name Maputo Airport Nukutavake Airport
IATA Code MPM NUK
ICAO Code FQMA NTGW
City Maputo Nukutavake
Country Mozambique French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Maputo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 145 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -19.290000, -138.770000

Maputo (MPM) to Nukutavake (NUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Nukutavake Airport (NUK) in Nukutavake, French Polynesia is 14,902 kilometers (9,259 miles / 8,046 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southwest at a heading of 191°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 13:17 in Maputo, it's 01:17 in Nukutavake. With a 12-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 Nukutavake (NUK) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 169° (south). 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 Nukutavake Airport (NUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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