MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
14,622 km
9,086 miles
UOA
Mururoa Atoll
French Polynesia
Distance
14,622 km
9,086 mi / 7,896 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
191°
south

Airport Comparison

MPM UOA
Airport Name Maputo Airport Mururoa Atoll Airport
IATA Code MPM UOA
ICAO Code FQMA NTTX
City Maputo Mururoa Atoll
Country Mozambique French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Maputo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 145 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -21.870000, -138.920000

Maputo (MPM) to Mururoa Atoll (UOA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Mururoa Atoll Airport (UOA) in Mururoa Atoll, French Polynesia is 14,622 kilometers (9,086 miles / 7,896 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south at a heading of 191°.

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 14:57 in Maputo, it's 02:57 in Mururoa Atoll. 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 Mururoa Atoll (UOA) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 170° (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 Mururoa Atoll Airport (UOA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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