MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
11,586 km
7,199 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
11,586 km
7,199 mi / 6,256 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
152°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

MPM WLG
Airport Name Maputo Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code MPM WLG
ICAO Code FQMA NZWN
City Maputo Wellington
Country Mozambique New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Maputo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 145 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Maputo (MPM) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 11,586 kilometers (7,199 miles / 6,256 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying south southeast at a heading of 152°.

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 12:28 in Maputo, it's 23:28 in Wellington. 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.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 215° (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 Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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