MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
15,491 km
9,626 miles
TKP
Takapoto Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
15,491 km
9,626 mi / 8,365 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
183°
south

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MPM TKP
Airport Name Maputo Airport Takapoto Airport
IATA Code MPM TKP
ICAO Code FQMA NTGT
City Maputo N/A
Country Mozambique French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Maputo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 145 ft 12 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -14.710000, -145.250000

Maputo (MPM) to Takapoto Airport (TKP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Takapoto Airport (TKP) in Takapoto Airport, French Polynesia is 15,491 kilometers (9,626 miles / 8,365 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south at a heading of 183°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 20:49 in Maputo, it's 08:49 in Takapoto Airport. With a 12-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 Takapoto Airport (TKP) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 177° (south). 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 Takapoto Airport (TKP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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