MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
13,296 km
8,262 miles
PBJ
Paama Island
Vanuatu
Distance
13,296 km
8,262 mi / 7,179 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
130°
southeast

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MPM PBJ
Airport Name Maputo Airport Tavie Airport
IATA Code MPM PBJ
ICAO Code FQMA NVSI
City Maputo Paama Island
Country Mozambique Vanuatu
Timezone Africa/Maputo Pacific/Efate
Elevation 145 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -16.440000, 168.260000

Maputo (MPM) to Paama Island (PBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Tavie Airport (PBJ) in Paama Island, Vanuatu is 13,296 kilometers (8,262 miles / 7,179 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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 07:13 in Maputo, it's 16:13 in Paama Island. 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 Paama Island (PBJ) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 226° (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 Tavie Airport (PBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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