# Distance from Maputo (MPM) to Saibai Island (SBR)

> 11,506 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 11,506 km / 7,149 mi / 6,213 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 108° (east southeast)
- **Return heading**: 240° (west southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Mozambique) → Australia
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +8h (When it's 11:58 in Maputo, it's 19:58 in Saibai Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 130 ft (SBR is lower than MPM)

## Airports

### [Maputo Airport (MPM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mpm-maputo-maputo-airport/1ef266de-ddb6-6d80-8d2b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Maputo, Mozambique
- ICAO: FQMA
- Timezone: Africa/Maputo
- Coordinates: -25.920000, 32.570000
- Elevation: 145 ft

### [Saibai Island Airport (SBR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sbr-saibai-island-saibai-island-airport/1ef266e0-1917-6cd4-9840-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Saibai Island, Australia
- ICAO: YSII
- Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
- Coordinates: -9.380000, 142.620000
- Elevation: 15 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 11:58 in Maputo, it's 19:58 in Saibai Island.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Maputo Airport (MPM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mpm-maputo-maputo-airport/1ef266de-ddb6-6d80-8d2b-06bb2780ed98)
- [Saibai Island Airport (SBR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sbr-saibai-island-saibai-island-airport/1ef266e0-1917-6cd4-9840-06bb2780ed98)
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