MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
13,979 km
8,686 miles
TBU
Nuku'alofa
Tonga
Distance
13,979 km
8,686 mi / 7,548 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
148°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

MPM TBU
Airport Name Maputo Airport Fua'amotu International Airport
IATA Code MPM TBU
ICAO Code FQMA NFTF
City Maputo Nuku'alofa
Country Mozambique Tonga
Timezone Africa/Maputo Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 145 ft 126 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -21.240000, -175.150000

Maputo (MPM) to Nuku'alofa (TBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) in Nuku'alofa, Tonga is 13,979 kilometers (8,686 miles / 7,548 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south southeast at a heading of 148°.

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 Tonga. 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 10:29 in Maputo, it's 21:29 in Nuku'alofa. With a 11-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 Nuku'alofa (TBU) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 211° (south 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 Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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