GCN
Grand Canyon
United States
16,492 km
10,248 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
16,492 km
10,248 mi / 8,905 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Phoenix
Heading
82°
east

Airport Comparison

GCN MPM
Airport Name Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code GCN MPM
ICAO Code KGCN FQMA
City Grand Canyon Maputo
Country United States Mozambique
Timezone America/Phoenix Africa/Maputo
Elevation 6,609 ft 145 ft
Coordinates 35.950000, -112.150000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Grand Canyon (GCN) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) in Grand Canyon, United States to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 16,492 kilometers (10,248 miles / 8,905 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 23:04 in Grand Canyon, it's 08:04 in Maputo. With a 9-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 6,464 feet between the two airports. Maputo Airport sits lower than Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Maputo (MPM) to Grand Canyon (GCN) follows a heading of 297° (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 Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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