MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
11,004 km
6,838 miles
RDE
Merdei-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
11,004 km
6,838 mi / 5,942 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

MPM RDE
Airport Name Maputo Airport Merdei Airport
IATA Code MPM RDE
ICAO Code FQMA WASM
City Maputo Merdei-Papua Island
Country Mozambique Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Maputo Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 145 ft 425 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -1.580000, 133.330000

Maputo (MPM) to Merdei-Papua Island (RDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Merdei Airport (RDE) in Merdei-Papua Island, Indonesia is 11,004 kilometers (6,838 miles / 5,942 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:38 in Maputo, it's 21:38 in Merdei-Papua Island. With a 7-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 Merdei-Papua Island (RDE) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 243° (west 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 Merdei Airport (RDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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