KWS
Kwailabesi
Solomon Islands
13,247 km
8,231 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
13,247 km
8,231 mi / 7,153 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
234°
southwest

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KWS MPM
Airport Name Kwailabesi Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code KWS MPM
ICAO Code AGKW FQMA
City Kwailabesi Maputo
Country Solomon Islands Mozambique
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal Africa/Maputo
Elevation 26 ft 145 ft
Coordinates -8.360000, 160.780000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Kwailabesi (KWS) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kwailabesi Airport (KWS) in Kwailabesi, Solomon Islands to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 13,247 kilometers (8,231 miles / 7,153 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

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 17:49 in Kwailabesi, it's 08:49 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 Kwailabesi (KWS) follows a heading of 117° (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 Kwailabesi Airport (KWS) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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