MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
16,023 km
9,956 miles
YQU
Grande Prairie
Canada
Distance
16,023 km
9,956 mi / 8,652 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MPM YQU
Airport Name Maputo Airport Grande Prairie Airport
IATA Code MPM YQU
ICAO Code FQMA CYQU
City Maputo Grande Prairie
Country Mozambique Canada
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Edmonton
Elevation 145 ft 2,195 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 55.180000, -118.890000

Maputo (MPM) to Grande Prairie (YQU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) in Grande Prairie, Canada is 16,023 kilometers (9,956 miles / 8,652 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 08:50 in Maputo, it's 23:50 in Grande Prairie. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,050 feet between the two airports. Grande Prairie Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport.

The return flight from Grande Prairie (YQU) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 47° (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 Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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