MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
15,343 km
9,534 miles
PIR
Pierre
United States
Distance
15,343 km
9,534 mi / 8,285 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MPM PIR
Airport Name Maputo Airport Pierre Regional Airport
IATA Code MPM PIR
ICAO Code FQMA KPIR
City Maputo Pierre
Country Mozambique United States
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Chicago
Elevation 145 ft 1,744 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 44.380000, -100.290000

Maputo (MPM) to Pierre (PIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) in Pierre, United States is 15,343 kilometers (9,534 miles / 8,285 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 18:07 in Maputo, it's 10:07 in Pierre. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,599 feet between the two airports. Pierre Regional Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport.

The return flight from Pierre (PIR) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 80° (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 Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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