MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
15,569 km
9,674 miles
TDW
Amarillo
United States
Distance
15,569 km
9,674 mi / 8,406 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MPM TDW
Airport Name Maputo Airport Tradewind Airport
IATA Code MPM TDW
ICAO Code FQMA KTDW
City Maputo Amarillo
Country Mozambique United States
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Chicago
Elevation 145 ft 3,649 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 35.170000, -101.830000

Maputo (MPM) to Amarillo (TDW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Tradewind Airport (TDW) in Amarillo, United States is 15,569 kilometers (9,674 miles / 8,406 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 02:42 in Maputo, it's 18:42 in Amarillo. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,504 feet between the two airports. Tradewind Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport.

The return flight from Amarillo (TDW) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 90° (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 Tradewind Airport (TDW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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