The flight distance from Groton-New London Airport (GON) in Groton (New London), United States to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 13,047 kilometers (8,107 miles / 7,045 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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 04:18 in Groton (New London), it's 11:18 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 Groton (New London) (GON) follows a heading of 305° (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 Groton-New London Airport (GON) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.