MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
16,999 km
10,562 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
16,999 km
10,562 mi / 9,178 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
292°
west northwest

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MPM SAN
Airport Name Maputo Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code MPM SAN
ICAO Code FQMA KSAN
City Maputo San Diego
Country Mozambique United States
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 145 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 32.730000, -117.190000

Maputo (MPM) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 16,999 kilometers (10,562 miles / 9,178 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 10:20 in Maputo, it's 00:20 in San Diego. 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 San Diego (SAN) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 83° (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 San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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