MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
11,820 km
7,344 miles
VMU
Baimuru
Papua New Guinea
Distance
11,820 km
7,344 mi / 6,382 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MPM VMU
Airport Name Maputo Airport Baimuru Airport
IATA Code MPM VMU
ICAO Code FQMA AYBA
City Maputo Baimuru
Country Mozambique Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Maputo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 145 ft 27 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -7.500000, 144.820000

Maputo (MPM) to Baimuru (VMU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Baimuru Airport (VMU) in Baimuru, Papua New Guinea is 11,820 kilometers (7,344 miles / 6,382 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 21:14 in Maputo, it's 05:14 in Baimuru. 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 Baimuru (VMU) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 240° (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 Baimuru Airport (VMU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.