Distance From Malekolon Airport to Maputo Airport, MKN - MPM Distance

The distance from Malekolon Airport (MKN) to Maputo Airport (MPM) is 7989 miles or 12857 kilometers or 6938 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Babase Island ( Papua New Guinea ) to Maputo ( Mozambique )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Babase Island and Maputo takes around 18 hours 22 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Malekolon Airport, Babase Island, Papua New Guinea to Maputo Airport, Maputo, Mozambique is 18 hours 22 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • MKN - MPM

Kilometers		12857 km
Statute Miles		7989 miles
Nautical Miles		6938 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 22 minutes

Malekolon Airport to Maputo Airport Flight Route Map - MKN to MPM Flight Path

Location of Malekolon Airport & Maputo Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Babase Island to Maputo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Babase Island, Papua New Guinea and Maputo, Mozambique. .

Nonstop flight route between Babase Island, Papua New Guinea and Maputo, Mozambique.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MKN - MPM

Time difference between Babase Island (Papua New Guinea) and Maputo (Mozambique) is 9 Hours.
Maputo time is 9 Hours behind Babase Island.

Location	Local Time
Babase Island (Papua New Guinea)	2026-10-27, 23:31:54 +11
Maputo (Mozambique)	2026-10-27, 14:31:54 CAT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Malekolon Airport (MKN / AYMV) Babase Island, Papua New Guinea

Destination

Maputo Airport (MPM / FQMA) Maputo, Mozambique