MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
13,412 km
8,334 miles
ZGU
Gaua Island
Vanuatu
Distance
13,412 km
8,334 mi / 7,242 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
127°
southeast

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MPM ZGU
Airport Name Maputo Airport Gaua Island Airport
IATA Code MPM ZGU
ICAO Code FQMA NVSQ
City Maputo Gaua Island
Country Mozambique Vanuatu
Timezone Africa/Maputo Pacific/Efate
Elevation 145 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -14.220000, 167.590000

Maputo (MPM) to Gaua Island (ZGU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Gaua Island Airport (ZGU) in Gaua Island, Vanuatu is 13,412 kilometers (8,334 miles / 7,242 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 07:53 in Maputo, it's 16:53 in Gaua Island. With a 9-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 Gaua Island (ZGU) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 228° (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 Gaua Island Airport (ZGU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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