The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Telefomin Airport (TFM) in Telefomin, Papua New Guinea is 11,641 kilometers (7,233 miles / 6,286 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 21:12 in Maputo, it's 05:12 in Telefomin. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,805 feet between the two airports. Telefomin Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport.

The return flight from Telefomin (TFM) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 241° (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 Telefomin Airport (TFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.