MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
15,050 km
9,352 miles
RDR
Grand Forks
United States
Distance
15,050 km
9,352 mi / 8,127 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MPM RDR
Airport Name Maputo Airport Grand Forks Afb Airport
IATA Code MPM RDR
ICAO Code FQMA KRDR
City Maputo Grand Forks
Country Mozambique United States
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Chicago
Elevation 145 ft 911 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 48.000000, -97.400000

Maputo (MPM) to Grand Forks (RDR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Grand Forks Afb Airport (RDR) in Grand Forks, United States is 15,050 kilometers (9,352 miles / 8,127 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 07:13 in Maputo, it's 23:13 in Grand Forks. 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 Grand Forks (RDR) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 79° (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 Grand Forks Afb Airport (RDR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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