MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
13,281 km
8,252 miles
OLJ
Olpoi
Vanuatu
Distance
13,281 km
8,252 mi / 7,171 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
127°
southeast

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MPM OLJ
Airport Name Maputo Airport North West Santo Airport
IATA Code MPM OLJ
ICAO Code FQMA NVSZ
City Maputo Olpoi
Country Mozambique Vanuatu
Timezone Africa/Maputo Pacific/Efate
Elevation 145 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -14.880000, 166.560000

Maputo (MPM) to Olpoi (OLJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to North West Santo Airport (OLJ) in Olpoi, Vanuatu is 13,281 kilometers (8,252 miles / 7,171 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:17 in Maputo, it's 22:17 in Olpoi. 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 Olpoi (OLJ) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 228° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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