MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
10,816 km
6,721 miles
SOQ
Sorong-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
10,816 km
6,721 mi / 5,840 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
95°
east

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MPM SOQ
Airport Name Maputo Airport Sorong (Jefman) Airport
IATA Code MPM SOQ
ICAO Code FQMA WASS
City Maputo Sorong-Papua Island
Country Mozambique Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Maputo Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 145 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -0.930000, 131.120000

Maputo (MPM) to Sorong-Papua Island (SOQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Sorong (Jefman) Airport (SOQ) in Sorong-Papua Island, Indonesia is 10,816 kilometers (6,721 miles / 5,840 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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 16:06 in Maputo, it's 23:06 in Sorong-Papua Island. With a 7-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 Sorong-Papua Island (SOQ) 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 Sorong (Jefman) Airport (SOQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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