MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
13,898 km
8,636 miles
PNI
Pohnpei Island
Micronesia
Distance
13,898 km
8,636 mi / 7,504 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
100°
east

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MPM PNI
Airport Name Maputo Airport Pohnpei International Airport
IATA Code MPM PNI
ICAO Code FQMA PTPN
City Maputo Pohnpei Island
Country Mozambique Micronesia
Timezone Africa/Maputo Pacific/Pohnpei
Elevation 145 ft 9 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 6.990000, 158.210000

Maputo (MPM) to Pohnpei Island (PNI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Pohnpei International Airport (PNI) in Pohnpei Island, Micronesia is 13,898 kilometers (8,636 miles / 7,504 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 Micronesia. 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 10:59 in Maputo, it's 19:59 in Pohnpei Island. With a 9-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 Pohnpei Island (PNI) 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 Pohnpei International Airport (PNI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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