MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
15,829 km
9,836 miles
SHX
Shageluk
United States
Distance
15,829 km
9,836 mi / 8,547 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
north

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MPM SHX
Airport Name Maputo Airport Shageluk Airport
IATA Code MPM SHX
ICAO Code FQMA PAHX
City Maputo Shageluk
Country Mozambique United States
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Anchorage
Elevation 145 ft 79 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 62.690000, -159.570000

Maputo (MPM) to Shageluk (SHX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Shageluk Airport (SHX) in Shageluk, United States is 15,829 kilometers (9,836 miles / 8,547 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 20:54 in Maputo, it's 09:54 in Shageluk. 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 Shageluk (SHX) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 342° (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 Shageluk Airport (SHX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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