MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
12,898 km
8,015 miles
TGJ
Tiga
New Caledonia
Distance
12,898 km
8,015 mi / 6,965 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
133°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MPM TGJ
Airport Name Maputo Airport Tiga Airport
IATA Code MPM TGJ
ICAO Code FQMA NWWA
City Maputo Tiga
Country Mozambique New Caledonia
Timezone Africa/Maputo Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 145 ft 128 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -21.100000, 167.800000

Maputo (MPM) to Tiga (TGJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Tiga Airport (TGJ) in Tiga, New Caledonia is 12,898 kilometers (8,015 miles / 6,965 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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 New Caledonia. 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 14:26 in Maputo, it's 23:26 in Tiga. 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 Tiga (TGJ) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 225° (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 Tiga Airport (TGJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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