AWB
Awaba
Papua New Guinea
11,593 km
7,204 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
11,593 km
7,204 mi / 6,260 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
241°
west southwest

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AWB MPM
Airport Name Awaba Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code AWB MPM
ICAO Code AYAW FQMA
City Awaba Maputo
Country Papua New Guinea Mozambique
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Africa/Maputo
Elevation 32 ft 145 ft
Coordinates -8.010000, 142.750000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Awaba (AWB) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Awaba Airport (AWB) in Awaba, Papua New Guinea to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 11,593 kilometers (7,204 miles / 6,260 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 07:31 in Awaba, it's 23:31 in Maputo. 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 Maputo (MPM) to Awaba (AWB) follows a heading of 106° (east 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 Awaba Airport (AWB) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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