MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
14,124 km
8,776 miles
VBV
Vanua Balavu
Fiji
Distance
14,124 km
8,776 mi / 7,627 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
141°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MPM VBV
Airport Name Maputo Airport Vanua Balavu Airport
IATA Code MPM VBV
ICAO Code FQMA NFVB
City Maputo Vanua Balavu
Country Mozambique Fiji
Timezone Africa/Maputo Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 145 ft 76 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -17.270000, -178.980000

Maputo (MPM) to Vanua Balavu (VBV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Vanua Balavu Airport (VBV) in Vanua Balavu, Fiji is 14,124 kilometers (8,776 miles / 7,627 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southeast at a heading of 141°.

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 Fiji. 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 02:00 in Maputo, it's 12:00 in Vanua Balavu. With a 10-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 Vanua Balavu (VBV) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 216° (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 Vanua Balavu Airport (VBV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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