MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
13,103 km
8,142 miles
WSH
Shirley
United States
Distance
13,103 km
8,142 mi / 7,075 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MPM WSH
Airport Name Maputo Airport Brookhaven Airport
IATA Code MPM WSH
ICAO Code FQMA KHWV
City Maputo Shirley
Country Mozambique United States
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/New_York
Elevation 145 ft 81 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 40.820000, -72.870000

Maputo (MPM) to Shirley (WSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Brookhaven Airport (WSH) in Shirley, United States is 13,103 kilometers (8,142 miles / 7,075 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 17:29 in Maputo, it's 10:29 in Shirley. 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 Shirley (WSH) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 101° (east southeast). 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 Brookhaven Airport (WSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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