GCD
Electric City
United States
16,540 km
10,277 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
16,540 km
10,277 mi / 8,931 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GCD MPM
Airport Name Grand Coulee Dam Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code GCD MPM
ICAO Code K3W7 FQMA
City Electric City Maputo
Country United States Mozambique
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Maputo
Elevation 1,593 ft 145 ft
Coordinates 47.920000, -119.080000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Electric City (GCD) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Coulee Dam Airport (GCD) in Electric City, United States to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 16,540 kilometers (10,277 miles / 8,931 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 15:17 in Electric City, it's 01:17 in Maputo. With a 10-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 1,448 feet between the two airports. Maputo Airport sits lower than Grand Coulee Dam Airport.

The return flight from Maputo (MPM) to Electric City (GCD) follows a heading of 322° (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 Grand Coulee Dam Airport (GCD) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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