LOD
Longana
Vanuatu
13,360 km
8,302 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
13,360 km
8,302 mi / 7,214 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Efate
Heading
227°
southwest

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LOD MPM
Airport Name Longana Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code LOD MPM
ICAO Code NVSG FQMA
City Longana Maputo
Country Vanuatu Mozambique
Timezone Pacific/Efate Africa/Maputo
Elevation 167 ft 145 ft
Coordinates -15.310000, 167.970000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Longana (LOD) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Longana Airport (LOD) in Longana, Vanuatu to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 13,360 kilometers (8,302 miles / 7,214 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

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 Vanuatu 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 08:02 in Longana, it's 23:02 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 Longana (LOD) follows a heading of 128° (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 Longana Airport (LOD) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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