MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
16,099 km
10,003 miles
VDZ
Valdez
United States
Distance
16,099 km
10,003 mi / 8,693 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
359°
north

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MPM VDZ
Airport Name Maputo Airport Valdez Pioneer Field
IATA Code MPM VDZ
ICAO Code FQMA PAVD
City Maputo Valdez
Country Mozambique United States
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Anchorage
Elevation 145 ft 128 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 61.130000, -146.240000

Maputo (MPM) to Valdez (VDZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Valdez Pioneer Field (VDZ) in Valdez, United States is 16,099 kilometers (10,003 miles / 8,693 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 05:57 in Maputo, it's 18:57 in Valdez. 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 Valdez (VDZ) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 2° (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 Valdez Pioneer Field (VDZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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