LUC
Laucala Island
Fiji
14,127 km
8,778 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
14,127 km
8,778 mi / 7,628 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
217°
southwest

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LUC MPM
Airport Name Laucala Island Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code LUC MPM
ICAO Code NFNH FQMA
City Laucala Island Maputo
Country Fiji Mozambique
Timezone Pacific/Fiji Africa/Maputo
Elevation 10 ft 145 ft
Coordinates -16.750000, -179.670000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Laucala Island (LUC) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Laucala Island Airport (LUC) in Laucala Island, Fiji to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 14,127 kilometers (8,778 miles / 7,628 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 217°.

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 Fiji 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 20:17 in Laucala Island, it's 10:17 in Maputo. With a 10-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 Laucala Island (LUC) follows a heading of 140° (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 Laucala Island Airport (LUC) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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