The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Tapini Airport (TPI) in Tapini, Papua New Guinea is 11,978 kilometers (7,443 miles / 6,467 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 16:25 in Maputo, it's 00:25 in Tapini. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,955 feet between the two airports. Tapini Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport.

The return flight from Tapini (TPI) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 239° (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 Tapini Airport (TPI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.