# Distance from Helena (HLN) to Maputo (MPM)

> 16,143 km · estimated flight time 20h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 16,143 km / 10,031 mi / 8,717 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 20h
- **Heading**: 66° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 316° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Mozambique
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Africa
- **Time difference**: +8h (When it's 15:03 in Helena, it's 23:03 in Maputo)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,732 ft (MPM is lower than HLN)

## Airports

### [Helena Regional Airport (HLN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/hln-helena-helena-regional-airport/1ef266df-20d7-6808-b3f9-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Helena, United States
- ICAO: KHLN
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Coordinates: 46.610000, -111.980000
- Elevation: 3,877 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 15:03 in Helena, it's 23:03 in Maputo.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Helena Regional Airport (HLN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/hln-helena-helena-regional-airport/1ef266df-20d7-6808-b3f9-06bb2780ed98)
- [Maputo Airport (MPM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mpm-maputo-maputo-airport/1ef266de-ddb6-6d80-8d2b-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)