AIS
Arorae Island
Kiribati
15,028 km
9,338 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
15,028 km
9,338 mi / 8,115 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
228°
southwest

Airport Comparison

AIS MPM
Airport Name Arorae Island Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code AIS MPM
ICAO Code NGTR FQMA
City Arorae Island Maputo
Country Kiribati Mozambique
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Africa/Maputo
Elevation 0 ft 145 ft
Coordinates -2.620000, 176.800000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Arorae Island (AIS) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arorae Island Airport (AIS) in Arorae Island, Kiribati to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 15,028 kilometers (9,338 miles / 8,115 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

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 Kiribati with Mozambique. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:55 in Arorae Island, it's 09:55 in Maputo. 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 Maputo (MPM) to Arorae Island (AIS) follows a heading of 124° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Arorae Island Airport (AIS) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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