# Distance from Maputo (MPM) to Nelson (NSN)

> 11,512 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 11,512 km / 7,153 mi / 6,216 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 151° (south southeast)
- **Return heading**: 216° (southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Mozambique) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +10h (When it's 20:34 in Maputo, it's 06:34 in Nelson)
- **Elevation difference**: 128 ft (NSN is lower than MPM)

## Airports

### [Maputo Airport (MPM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mpm-maputo-maputo-airport/1ef266de-ddb6-6d80-8d2b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Maputo, Mozambique
- ICAO: FQMA
- Timezone: Africa/Maputo
- Coordinates: -25.920000, 32.570000
- Elevation: 145 ft

### [Nelson Airport (NSN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nsn-nelson-nelson-airport/1ef266df-7751-699a-8b81-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Nelson, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZNS
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -41.300000, 173.220000
- Elevation: 17 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 20:34 in Maputo, it's 06:34 in Nelson.
With a 10-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Maputo Airport (MPM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mpm-maputo-maputo-airport/1ef266de-ddb6-6d80-8d2b-06bb2780ed98)
- [Nelson Airport (NSN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nsn-nelson-nelson-airport/1ef266df-7751-699a-8b81-06bb2780ed98)
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