MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
15,576 km
9,679 miles
YFS
Fort Simpson
Canada
Distance
15,576 km
9,679 mi / 8,411 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MPM YFS
Airport Name Maputo Airport Fort Simpson Airport
IATA Code MPM YFS
ICAO Code FQMA CYFS
City Maputo Fort Simpson
Country Mozambique Canada
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Edmonton
Elevation 145 ft 555 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 61.760000, -121.240000

Maputo (MPM) to Fort Simpson (YFS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) in Fort Simpson, Canada is 15,576 kilometers (9,679 miles / 8,411 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 Canada. 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 00:43 in Maputo, it's 15:43 in Fort Simpson. With a 9-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 Fort Simpson (YFS) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 38° (northeast). 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 Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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