MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
11,800 km
7,332 miles
UKU
Nuku
Papua New Guinea
Distance
11,800 km
7,332 mi / 6,371 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
102°
east southeast

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MPM UKU
Airport Name Maputo Airport Nuku Airport
IATA Code MPM UKU
ICAO Code FQMA AYNU
City Maputo Nuku
Country Mozambique Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Maputo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 145 ft 870 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -3.680000, 142.480000

Maputo (MPM) to Nuku (UKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Nuku Airport (UKU) in Nuku, Papua New Guinea is 11,800 kilometers (7,332 miles / 6,371 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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 09:53 in Maputo, it's 17:53 in Nuku. 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.

The return flight from Nuku (UKU) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 242° (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 Nuku Airport (UKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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