MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
14,508 km
9,015 miles
SQI
Sterling/Rockfalls
United States
Distance
14,508 km
9,015 mi / 7,834 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MPM SQI
Airport Name Maputo Airport Whiteside County/Jos H Bittorf Field
IATA Code MPM SQI
ICAO Code FQMA KSQI
City Maputo Sterling/Rockfalls
Country Mozambique United States
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Chicago
Elevation 145 ft 648 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 41.740000, -89.680000

Maputo (MPM) to Sterling/Rockfalls (SQI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Whiteside County/Jos H Bittorf Field (SQI) in Sterling/Rockfalls, United States is 14,508 kilometers (9,015 miles / 7,834 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 15:43 in Maputo, it's 07:43 in Sterling/Rockfalls. With a 8-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 Sterling/Rockfalls (SQI) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 91° (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 Whiteside County/Jos H Bittorf Field (SQI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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