HLU
Houailou
New Caledonia
12,725 km
7,907 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
12,725 km
7,907 mi / 6,871 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Noumea
Heading
226°
southwest

Airport Comparison

HLU MPM
Airport Name Nesson Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code HLU MPM
ICAO Code NWWH FQMA
City Houailou Maputo
Country New Caledonia Mozambique
Timezone Pacific/Noumea Africa/Maputo
Elevation 10 ft 145 ft
Coordinates -21.260000, 165.620000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Houailou (HLU) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nesson Airport (HLU) in Houailou, New Caledonia to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 12,725 kilometers (7,907 miles / 6,871 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.

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 New Caledonia 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 14:58 in Houailou, it's 05:58 in Maputo. 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 Maputo (MPM) to Houailou (HLU) follows a heading of 132° (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 Nesson Airport (HLU) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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