MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
17,085 km
10,616 miles
WHP
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
17,085 km
10,616 mi / 9,225 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MPM WHP
Airport Name Maputo Airport Whiteman Airport
IATA Code MPM WHP
ICAO Code FQMA KWHP
City Maputo Los Angeles
Country Mozambique United States
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 145 ft 1,003 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 34.260000, -118.410000

Maputo (MPM) to Los Angeles (WHP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Whiteman Airport (WHP) in Los Angeles, United States is 17,085 kilometers (10,616 miles / 9,225 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, 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 03:42 in Maputo, it's 17:42 in Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles (WHP) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 79° (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 Whiteman Airport (WHP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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