MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
11,735 km
7,292 miles
VAI
Vanimo Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
11,735 km
7,292 mi / 6,337 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
101°
east

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MPM VAI
Airport Name Maputo Airport Vanimo Airport
IATA Code MPM VAI
ICAO Code FQMA AYVN
City Maputo N/A
Country Mozambique Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Maputo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 145 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -2.700000, 141.300000

Maputo (MPM) to Vanimo Airport (VAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Vanimo Airport (VAI) in Vanimo Airport, Papua New Guinea is 11,735 kilometers (7,292 miles / 6,337 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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 20:07 in Maputo, it's 04:07 in Vanimo Airport. 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.

The return flight from Vanimo Airport (VAI) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 242° (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 Vanimo Airport (VAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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