MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
13,152 km
8,172 miles
RUS
Marau
Solomon Islands
Distance
13,152 km
8,172 mi / 7,101 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
119°
east southeast

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MPM RUS
Airport Name Maputo Airport Marau Airport
IATA Code MPM RUS
ICAO Code FQMA AGGU
City Maputo Marau
Country Mozambique Solomon Islands
Timezone Africa/Maputo Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 145 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -9.860000, 160.820000

Maputo (MPM) to Marau (RUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Marau Airport (RUS) in Marau, Solomon Islands is 13,152 kilometers (8,172 miles / 7,101 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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 Solomon Islands. 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 13:14 in Maputo, it's 22:14 in Marau. 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 Marau (RUS) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 233° (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 Marau Airport (RUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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