MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
15,965 km
9,920 miles
PYE
Penrhyn Island
CK
Distance
15,965 km
9,920 mi / 8,621 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
162°
south southeast

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MPM PYE
Airport Name Maputo Airport Tongareva Airport
IATA Code MPM PYE
ICAO Code FQMA NCPY
City Maputo Penrhyn Island
Country Mozambique CK
Timezone Africa/Maputo Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation 145 ft 8 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -9.010000, -158.030000

Maputo (MPM) to Penrhyn Island (PYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Tongareva Airport (PYE) in Penrhyn Island, CK is 15,965 kilometers (9,920 miles / 8,621 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southeast at a heading of 162°.

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 CK. 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 08:07 in Maputo, it's 20:07 in Penrhyn Island. With a 12-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 Penrhyn Island (PYE) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 196° (south 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 Tongareva Airport (PYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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