MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
13,899 km
8,636 miles
VAU
Vatukoula
Fiji
Distance
13,899 km
8,636 mi / 7,505 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
138°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MPM VAU
Airport Name Maputo Airport Vatukoula Airport
IATA Code MPM VAU
ICAO Code FQMA NFNV
City Maputo Vatukoula
Country Mozambique Fiji
Timezone Africa/Maputo Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 145 ft 156 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -17.500000, 177.840000

Maputo (MPM) to Vatukoula (VAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Vatukoula Airport (VAU) in Vatukoula, Fiji is 13,899 kilometers (8,636 miles / 7,505 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 138°.

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 Fiji. 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 15:23 in Maputo, it's 01:23 in Vatukoula. 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 Vatukoula (VAU) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 219° (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 Vatukoula Airport (VAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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