MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
12,932 km
8,036 miles
ROP
Rota Island
MP
Distance
12,932 km
8,036 mi / 6,983 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
86°
east

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MPM ROP
Airport Name Maputo Airport Benjamin Taisacan Manglona International Airport
IATA Code MPM ROP
ICAO Code FQMA PGRO
City Maputo Rota Island
Country Mozambique MP
Timezone Africa/Maputo Pacific/Saipan
Elevation 145 ft 606 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 14.170000, 145.240000

Maputo (MPM) to Rota Island (ROP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Benjamin Taisacan Manglona International Airport (ROP) in Rota Island, MP is 12,932 kilometers (8,036 miles / 6,983 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 MP. 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 16:04 in Maputo, it's 00:04 in Rota Island. With a 8-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 Rota Island (ROP) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 248° (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 Benjamin Taisacan Manglona International Airport (ROP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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