# Distance from Craig (CIG) to Maputo (MPM)

> 16,006 km · estimated flight time 20h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 16,006 km / 9,946 mi / 8,643 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 20h
- **Heading**: 79° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 304° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Mozambique
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Africa
- **Time difference**: +8h (When it's 21:19 in Craig, it's 05:19 in Maputo)
- **Elevation difference**: 6,053 ft (MPM is lower than CIG)

## Airports

### [Craig-Moffat Airport (CIG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cig-craig-craig-moffat-airport/1ef266df-12fb-6ba8-9ffb-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Craig, United States
- ICAO: KCAG
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Coordinates: 40.500000, -107.520000
- Elevation: 6,198 ft

### [Maputo Airport (MPM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mpm-maputo-maputo-airport/1ef266de-ddb6-6d80-8d2b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Maputo, Mozambique
- ICAO: FQMA
- Timezone: Africa/Maputo
- Coordinates: -25.920000, 32.570000
- Elevation: 145 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 21:19 in Craig, it's 05:19 in Maputo.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Craig-Moffat Airport (CIG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cig-craig-craig-moffat-airport/1ef266df-12fb-6ba8-9ffb-06bb2780ed98)
- [Maputo Airport (MPM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mpm-maputo-maputo-airport/1ef266de-ddb6-6d80-8d2b-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)