DCA
Washington
United States
13,412 km
8,334 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
13,412 km
8,334 mi / 7,242 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
100°
east

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DCA MPM
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code DCA MPM
ICAO Code KDCA FQMA
City Washington Maputo
Country United States Mozambique
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Maputo
Elevation 14 ft 145 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Washington (DCA) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 13,412 kilometers (8,334 miles / 7,242 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 02:02 in Washington, it's 09:02 in Maputo. With a 7-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 Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 302° (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 Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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