IRA
Kirakira
Solomon Islands
13,207 km
8,206 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
13,207 km
8,206 mi / 7,131 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
233°
southwest

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IRA MPM
Airport Name Ngorangora Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code IRA MPM
ICAO Code AGGK FQMA
City Kirakira Maputo
Country Solomon Islands Mozambique
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal Africa/Maputo
Elevation 0 ft 145 ft
Coordinates -10.450000, 161.900000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Kirakira (IRA) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ngorangora Airport (IRA) in Kirakira, Solomon Islands to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 13,207 kilometers (8,206 miles / 7,131 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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 Solomon Islands 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 11:10 in Kirakira, it's 02:10 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 Kirakira (IRA) follows a heading of 120° (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 Ngorangora Airport (IRA) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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