MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
11,717 km
7,281 miles
PMR
Palmerston North Airport
New Zealand
Distance
11,717 km
7,281 mi / 6,327 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
152°
south southeast

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MPM PMR
Airport Name Maputo Airport Palmerston North Airport
IATA Code MPM PMR
ICAO Code FQMA NZPM
City Maputo N/A
Country Mozambique New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Maputo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 145 ft 151 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -40.320000, 175.620000

Maputo (MPM) to Palmerston North Airport (PMR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Palmerston North Airport (PMR) in Palmerston North Airport, New Zealand is 11,717 kilometers (7,281 miles / 6,327 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying south southeast at a heading of 152°.

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 New Zealand. 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 10:29 in Maputo, it's 21:29 in Palmerston North Airport. With a 11-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 Palmerston North Airport (PMR) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 214° (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 Palmerston North Airport (PMR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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