MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
13,286 km
8,256 miles
SON
Luganville
Vanuatu
Distance
13,286 km
8,256 mi / 7,174 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
128°
southeast

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MPM SON
Airport Name Maputo Airport Santo Pekoa International Airport
IATA Code MPM SON
ICAO Code FQMA NVSS
City Maputo Luganville
Country Mozambique Vanuatu
Timezone Africa/Maputo Pacific/Efate
Elevation 145 ft 184 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -15.510000, 167.220000

Maputo (MPM) to Luganville (SON) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) in Luganville, Vanuatu is 13,286 kilometers (8,256 miles / 7,174 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 12:39 in Maputo, it's 21:39 in Luganville. With a 9-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 Luganville (SON) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 227° (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 Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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