MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
14,994 km
9,317 miles
TRW
Tarawa
Kiribati
Distance
14,994 km
9,317 mi / 8,096 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
116°
east southeast

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MPM TRW
Airport Name Maputo Airport Bonriki International Airport
IATA Code MPM TRW
ICAO Code FQMA NGTA
City Maputo Tarawa
Country Mozambique Kiribati
Timezone Africa/Maputo Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 145 ft 9 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 1.380000, 173.150000

Maputo (MPM) to Tarawa (TRW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Bonriki International Airport (TRW) in Tarawa, Kiribati is 14,994 kilometers (9,317 miles / 8,096 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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 Kiribati. 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 19:01 in Maputo, it's 05:01 in Tarawa. With a 10-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 Tarawa (TRW) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 234° (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 Bonriki International Airport (TRW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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