MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
13,113 km
8,148 miles
VAO
Suavanao
Solomon Islands
Distance
13,113 km
8,148 mi / 7,080 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
115°
east southeast

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MPM VAO
Airport Name Maputo Airport Suavanao Airport
IATA Code MPM VAO
ICAO Code FQMA AGGV
City Maputo Suavanao
Country Mozambique Solomon Islands
Timezone Africa/Maputo Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 145 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -7.590000, 158.730000

Maputo (MPM) to Suavanao (VAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Suavanao Airport (VAO) in Suavanao, Solomon Islands is 13,113 kilometers (8,148 miles / 7,080 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 Solomon Islands. 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 21:33 in Maputo, it's 06:33 in Suavanao. 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 Suavanao (VAO) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 235° (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 Suavanao Airport (VAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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