MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
16,320 km
10,141 miles
SOW
Show Low
United States
Distance
16,320 km
10,141 mi / 8,812 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
294°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

MPM SOW
Airport Name Maputo Airport Show Low Regional Airport
IATA Code MPM SOW
ICAO Code FQMA KSOW
City Maputo Show Low
Country Mozambique United States
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Phoenix
Elevation 145 ft 6,416 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 34.270000, -110.010000

Maputo (MPM) to Show Low (SOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) in Show Low, United States is 16,320 kilometers (10,141 miles / 8,812 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 08:43 in Maputo, it's 23:43 in Show Low. With a 9-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 6,271 feet between the two airports. Show Low Regional Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Show Low (SOW) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 86° (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 Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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