MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
9,611 km
5,972 miles
TAQ
Tarcoola
Australia
Distance
9,611 km
5,972 mi / 5,189 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
123°
east southeast

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MPM TAQ
Airport Name Maputo Airport Tarcoola Airport
IATA Code MPM TAQ
ICAO Code FQMA YTAR
City Maputo Tarcoola
Country Mozambique Australia
Timezone Africa/Maputo Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 145 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -30.700000, 134.580000

Maputo (MPM) to Tarcoola (TAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Tarcoola Airport (TAQ) in Tarcoola, Australia is 9,611 kilometers (5,972 miles / 5,189 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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 Australia. 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 16:21 in Maputo, it's 00:51 in Tarcoola. With a 8.5-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 Tarcoola (TAQ) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 242° (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 Tarcoola Airport (TAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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