MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
9,697 km
6,025 miles
PLW
Palu-Celebes Island
Indonesia
Distance
9,697 km
6,025 mi / 5,236 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
90°
east

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MPM PLW
Airport Name Maputo Airport Mutiara Airport
IATA Code MPM PLW
ICAO Code FQMA WAML
City Maputo Palu-Celebes Island
Country Mozambique Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Maputo Asia/Makassar
Elevation 145 ft 284 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -0.920000, 119.910000

Maputo (MPM) to Palu-Celebes Island (PLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Mutiara Airport (PLW) in Palu-Celebes Island, Indonesia is 9,697 kilometers (6,025 miles / 5,236 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:40 in Maputo, it's 23:40 in Palu-Celebes Island. 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 Palu-Celebes Island (PLW) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 244° (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 Mutiara Airport (PLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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