MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
13,436 km
8,349 miles
RIS
Rishiri
Japan
Distance
13,436 km
8,349 mi / 7,255 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
51°
northeast

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MPM RIS
Airport Name Maputo Airport Rishiri Airport
IATA Code MPM RIS
ICAO Code FQMA RJER
City Maputo Rishiri
Country Mozambique Japan
Timezone Africa/Maputo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 145 ft 112 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 45.240000, 141.190000

Maputo (MPM) to Rishiri (RIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Rishiri Airport (RIS) in Rishiri, Japan is 13,436 kilometers (8,349 miles / 7,255 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 Japan. 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 21:52 in Maputo, it's 04:52 in Rishiri. 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 Rishiri (RIS) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 263° (west). 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 Rishiri Airport (RIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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