MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
17,307 km
10,754 miles
NUQ
Mountain View
United States
Distance
17,307 km
10,754 mi / 9,345 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MPM NUQ
Airport Name Maputo Airport Moffett Federal Airfield
IATA Code MPM NUQ
ICAO Code FQMA KNUQ
City Maputo Mountain View
Country Mozambique United States
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 145 ft 37 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 37.420000, -122.050000

Maputo (MPM) to Mountain View (NUQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ) in Mountain View, United States is 17,307 kilometers (10,754 miles / 9,345 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 06:16 in Maputo, it's 20:16 in Mountain View. 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.

The return flight from Mountain View (NUQ) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 69° (east northeast). 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 Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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