AEL
Albert Lea
United States
14,803 km
9,198 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
14,803 km
9,198 mi / 7,993 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
86°
east

Airport Comparison

AEL MPM
Airport Name Albert Lea Municipal Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code AEL MPM
ICAO Code KAEL FQMA
City Albert Lea Maputo
Country United States Mozambique
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Maputo
Elevation 1,261 ft 145 ft
Coordinates 43.680000, -93.370000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Albert Lea (AEL) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Albert Lea Municipal Airport (AEL) in Albert Lea, United States to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 14,803 kilometers (9,198 miles / 7,993 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 United States with Mozambique. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:16 in Albert Lea, it's 09:16 in Maputo. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,116 feet between the two airports. Maputo Airport sits lower than Albert Lea Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Maputo (MPM) to Albert Lea (AEL) follows a heading of 307° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Albert Lea Municipal Airport (AEL) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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