MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
15,075 km
9,367 miles
UUK
Kuparuk
United States
Distance
15,075 km
9,367 mi / 8,140 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
north

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MPM UUK
Airport Name Maputo Airport Ugnu-Kuparuk Airport
IATA Code MPM UUK
ICAO Code FQMA PAKU
City Maputo Kuparuk
Country Mozambique United States
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Anchorage
Elevation 145 ft 75 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 70.330000, -149.600000

Maputo (MPM) to Kuparuk (UUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Ugnu-Kuparuk Airport (UUK) in Kuparuk, United States is 15,075 kilometers (9,367 miles / 8,140 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 22:51 in Maputo, it's 11:51 in Kuparuk. With a 11-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 Kuparuk (UUK) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 357° (north). 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 Ugnu-Kuparuk Airport (UUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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