MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
13,964 km
8,677 miles
TYS
Knoxville
United States
Distance
13,964 km
8,677 mi / 7,540 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
297°
west northwest

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MPM TYS
Airport Name Maputo Airport Mc Ghee Tyson Airport
IATA Code MPM TYS
ICAO Code FQMA KTYS
City Maputo Knoxville
Country Mozambique United States
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/New_York
Elevation 145 ft 986 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 35.810000, -83.990000

Maputo (MPM) to Knoxville (TYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Mc Ghee Tyson Airport (TYS) in Knoxville, United States is 13,964 kilometers (8,677 miles / 7,540 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 16:19 in Maputo, it's 09:19 in Knoxville. With a 7-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 Knoxville (TYS) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 98° (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 Mc Ghee Tyson Airport (TYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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