MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
14,662 km
9,111 miles
WLS
Wallis Island
WF
Distance
14,662 km
9,111 mi / 7,917 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
141°
southeast

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MPM WLS
Airport Name Maputo Airport Hihifo Airport
IATA Code MPM WLS
ICAO Code FQMA NLWW
City Maputo Wallis Island
Country Mozambique WF
Timezone Africa/Maputo Pacific/Wallis
Elevation 145 ft 79 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -13.240000, -176.200000

Maputo (MPM) to Wallis Island (WLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Hihifo Airport (WLS) in Wallis Island, WF is 14,662 kilometers (9,111 miles / 7,917 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 WF. 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 02:57 in Maputo, it's 12:57 in Wallis Island. 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 Wallis Island (WLS) 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 Hihifo Airport (WLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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