ARA
New Iberia
United States
14,594 km
9,068 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
14,594 km
9,068 mi / 7,880 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
99°
east

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ARA MPM
Airport Name Acadiana Regional Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code ARA MPM
ICAO Code KARA FQMA
City New Iberia Maputo
Country United States Mozambique
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Maputo
Elevation 24 ft 145 ft
Coordinates 30.040000, -91.880000 -25.920000, 32.570000

New Iberia (ARA) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Acadiana Regional Airport (ARA) in New Iberia, United States to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 14,594 kilometers (9,068 miles / 7,880 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 04:52 in New Iberia, it's 12:52 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.

The return flight from Maputo (MPM) to New Iberia (ARA) follows a heading of 288° (west 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 Acadiana Regional Airport (ARA) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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