MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
13,362 km
8,303 miles
SSR
Pentecost Island
Vanuatu
Distance
13,362 km
8,303 mi / 7,215 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
129°
southeast

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MPM SSR
Airport Name Maputo Airport Sara Airport
IATA Code MPM SSR
ICAO Code FQMA NVSH
City Maputo Pentecost Island
Country Mozambique Vanuatu
Timezone Africa/Maputo Pacific/Efate
Elevation 145 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -15.470000, 168.150000

Maputo (MPM) to Pentecost Island (SSR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Sara Airport (SSR) in Pentecost Island, Vanuatu is 13,362 kilometers (8,303 miles / 7,215 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 14:49 in Maputo, it's 23:49 in Pentecost 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 Pentecost Island (SSR) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 227° (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 Sara Airport (SSR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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