KHZ
Kauehi
French Polynesia
15,372 km
9,551 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
15,372 km
9,551 mi / 8,300 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
177°
south

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KHZ MPM
Airport Name Kauehi Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code KHZ MPM
ICAO Code NTKA FQMA
City Kauehi Maputo
Country French Polynesia Mozambique
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Africa/Maputo
Elevation 13 ft 145 ft
Coordinates -15.780000, -145.120000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Kauehi (KHZ) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kauehi Airport (KHZ) in Kauehi, French Polynesia to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 15,372 kilometers (9,551 miles / 8,300 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south at a heading of 177°.

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 French Polynesia 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 14:49 in Kauehi, it's 02:49 in Maputo. With a 12-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 Kauehi (KHZ) follows a heading of 183° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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