MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
9,434 km
5,862 miles
SAU
Sawu-Sawu Island
Indonesia
Distance
9,434 km
5,862 mi / 5,094 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
99°
east

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MPM SAU
Airport Name Maputo Airport Sawu Airport
IATA Code MPM SAU
ICAO Code FQMA WRKS
City Maputo Sawu-Sawu Island
Country Mozambique Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Maputo Asia/Makassar
Elevation 145 ft 530 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -10.480000, 121.900000

Maputo (MPM) to Sawu-Sawu Island (SAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Sawu Airport (SAU) in Sawu-Sawu Island, Indonesia is 9,434 kilometers (5,862 miles / 5,094 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 05:08 in Maputo, it's 11:08 in Sawu-Sawu Island. With a 6-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 Sawu-Sawu Island (SAU) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 245° (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 Sawu Airport (SAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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