MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
14,536 km
9,032 miles
PTN
Patterson
United States
Distance
14,536 km
9,032 mi / 7,849 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MPM PTN
Airport Name Maputo Airport Harry P Williams Memorial Airport
IATA Code MPM PTN
ICAO Code FQMA KPTN
City Maputo Patterson
Country Mozambique United States
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Chicago
Elevation 145 ft 9 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 29.710000, -91.340000

Maputo (MPM) to Patterson (PTN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Harry P Williams Memorial Airport (PTN) in Patterson, United States is 14,536 kilometers (9,032 miles / 7,849 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 04:35 in Maputo, it's 20:35 in Patterson. 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 Patterson (PTN) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 100° (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 Harry P Williams Memorial Airport (PTN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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