MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
14,608 km
9,077 miles
RAR
Avarua
CK
Distance
14,608 km
9,077 mi / 7,888 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
165°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

MPM RAR
Airport Name Maputo Airport Rarotonga International Airport
IATA Code MPM RAR
ICAO Code FQMA NCRG
City Maputo Avarua
Country Mozambique CK
Timezone Africa/Maputo Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation 145 ft 19 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -21.200000, -159.810000

Maputo (MPM) to Avarua (RAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) in Avarua, CK is 14,608 kilometers (9,077 miles / 7,888 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southeast at a heading of 165°.

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 CK. 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 17:55 in Maputo, it's 05:55 in Avarua. 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 Avarua (RAR) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 195° (south 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 Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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