MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
14,661 km
9,110 miles
MPZ
Mount Pleasant
United States
Distance
14,661 km
9,110 mi / 7,916 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
303°
west northwest

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MPM MPZ
Airport Name Maputo Airport Mount Pleasant Municipal Airport
IATA Code MPM MPZ
ICAO Code FQMA KMPZ
City Maputo Mount Pleasant
Country Mozambique United States
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Chicago
Elevation 145 ft 731 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 40.950000, -91.510000

Maputo (MPM) to Mount Pleasant (MPZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Mount Pleasant Municipal Airport (MPZ) in Mount Pleasant, United States is 14,661 kilometers (9,110 miles / 7,916 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 Mozambique with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:10 in Maputo, it's 20:10 in Mount Pleasant. With a 8-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 Mount Pleasant (MPZ) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 90° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Maputo Airport (MPM) and Mount Pleasant Municipal Airport (MPZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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