MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
15,797 km
9,816 miles
SCM
Scammon Bay
United States
Distance
15,797 km
9,816 mi / 8,530 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
14°
north northeast

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MPM SCM
Airport Name Maputo Airport Scammon Bay Airport
IATA Code MPM SCM
ICAO Code FQMA PACM
City Maputo Scammon Bay
Country Mozambique United States
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Anchorage
Elevation 145 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 61.840000, -165.570000

Maputo (MPM) to Scammon Bay (SCM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Scammon Bay Airport (SCM) in Scammon Bay, United States is 15,797 kilometers (9,816 miles / 8,530 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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 19:41 in Maputo, it's 08:41 in Scammon Bay. With a 11-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 Scammon Bay (SCM) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 333° (north northwest). 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 Scammon Bay Airport (SCM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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