MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
17,319 km
10,762 miles
SQL
San Carlos
United States
Distance
17,319 km
10,762 mi / 9,352 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
305°
northwest

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MPM SQL
Airport Name Maputo Airport San Carlos Airport
IATA Code MPM SQL
ICAO Code FQMA KSQL
City Maputo San Carlos
Country Mozambique United States
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 145 ft 6 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 37.510000, -122.250000

Maputo (MPM) to San Carlos (SQL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to San Carlos Airport (SQL) in San Carlos, United States is 17,319 kilometers (10,762 miles / 9,352 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 15:15 in Maputo, it's 05:15 in San Carlos. With a 10-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 San Carlos (SQL) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 69° (east northeast). 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 San Carlos Airport (SQL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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