MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
14,295 km
8,883 miles
VAV
Vava'u Island
Tonga
Distance
14,295 km
8,883 mi / 7,719 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
147°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

MPM VAV
Airport Name Maputo Airport Vava'u International Airport
IATA Code MPM VAV
ICAO Code FQMA NFTV
City Maputo Vava'u Island
Country Mozambique Tonga
Timezone Africa/Maputo Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 145 ft 236 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -18.590000, -173.960000

Maputo (MPM) to Vava'u Island (VAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Vava'u International Airport (VAV) in Vava'u Island, Tonga is 14,295 kilometers (8,883 miles / 7,719 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southeast at a heading of 147°.

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 19:30 in Maputo, it's 06:30 in Vava'u Island. 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 Vava'u Island (VAV) 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 Vava'u International Airport (VAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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