MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
11,100 km
6,897 miles
TWZ
Twitzel
New Zealand
Distance
11,100 km
6,897 mi / 5,993 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
151°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

MPM TWZ
Airport Name Maputo Airport Pukaki Airport
IATA Code MPM TWZ
ICAO Code FQMA NZUK
City Maputo Twitzel
Country Mozambique New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Maputo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 145 ft 1,575 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -44.230000, 170.120000

Maputo (MPM) to Twitzel (TWZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Pukaki Airport (TWZ) in Twitzel, New Zealand is 11,100 kilometers (6,897 miles / 5,993 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying south southeast at a heading of 151°.

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 Zealand. 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 00:08 in Maputo, it's 11:08 in Twitzel. With a 11-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 1,430 feet between the two airports. Pukaki Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport.

The return flight from Twitzel (TWZ) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 218° (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 Pukaki Airport (TWZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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