MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
12,011 km
7,463 miles
YAP
Yap Island
Micronesia
Distance
12,011 km
7,463 mi / 6,486 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
88°
east

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MPM YAP
Airport Name Maputo Airport Yap International Airport
IATA Code MPM YAP
ICAO Code FQMA PTYA
City Maputo Yap Island
Country Mozambique Micronesia
Timezone Africa/Maputo Pacific/Chuuk
Elevation 145 ft 91 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 9.500000, 138.080000

Maputo (MPM) to Yap Island (YAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Yap International Airport (YAP) in Yap Island, Micronesia is 12,011 kilometers (7,463 miles / 6,486 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 Micronesia. 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 13:16 in Maputo, it's 21:16 in Yap Island. 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 Yap Island (YAP) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 246° (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 Yap International Airport (YAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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