MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
12,133 km
7,539 miles
WSU
Wasu
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,133 km
7,539 mi / 6,551 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
107°
east southeast

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MPM WSU
Airport Name Maputo Airport Wasu Airport
IATA Code MPM WSU
ICAO Code FQMA AYWS
City Maputo Wasu
Country Mozambique Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Maputo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 145 ft 34 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -5.960000, 147.200000

Maputo (MPM) to Wasu (WSU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Wasu Airport (WSU) in Wasu, Papua New Guinea is 12,133 kilometers (7,539 miles / 6,551 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 16:42 in Maputo, it's 00:42 in Wasu. 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 Wasu (WSU) 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 Wasu Airport (WSU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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