KYD
Orchid Island
Taiwan
10,959 km
6,810 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
10,959 km
6,810 mi / 5,918 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
245°
west southwest

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KYD MPM
Airport Name Lanyu Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code KYD MPM
ICAO Code RCLY FQMA
City Orchid Island Maputo
Country Taiwan Mozambique
Timezone Asia/Taipei Africa/Maputo
Elevation 44 ft 145 ft
Coordinates 22.030000, 121.530000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Orchid Island (KYD) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lanyu Airport (KYD) in Orchid Island, Taiwan to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 10,959 kilometers (6,810 miles / 5,918 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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 Taiwan with Mozambique. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:35 in Orchid Island, it's 09:35 in Maputo. With a 6-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 Orchid Island (KYD) follows a heading of 70° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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