MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
16,024 km
9,957 miles
SMU
Sheep Mountain
United States
Distance
16,024 km
9,957 mi / 8,652 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
north

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MPM SMU
Airport Name Maputo Airport Sheep Mountain Airport
IATA Code MPM SMU
ICAO Code FQMA PASP
City Maputo Sheep Mountain
Country Mozambique United States
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Anchorage
Elevation 145 ft 2,750 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 61.810000, -147.510000

Maputo (MPM) to Sheep Mountain (SMU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Sheep Mountain Airport (SMU) in Sheep Mountain, United States is 16,024 kilometers (9,957 miles / 8,652 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 0°.

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 22:13 in Maputo, it's 11:13 in Sheep Mountain. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,605 feet between the two airports. Sheep Mountain Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport.

The return flight from Sheep Mountain (SMU) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 360° (north). 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 Sheep Mountain Airport (SMU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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