# Distance from Maputo (MPM) to Whitecourt (YZU)

> 15,945 km · estimated flight time 20h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 15,945 km / 9,908 mi / 8,610 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 20h
- **Heading**: 329° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 52° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Mozambique) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → North America
- **Time difference**: -8h (When it's 08:19 in Maputo, it's 00:19 in Whitecourt)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,422 ft (YZU is higher than MPM)

## Airports

### [Maputo Airport (MPM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mpm-maputo-maputo-airport/1ef266de-ddb6-6d80-8d2b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Maputo, Mozambique
- ICAO: FQMA
- Timezone: Africa/Maputo
- Coordinates: -25.920000, 32.570000
- Elevation: 145 ft

### [Whitecourt Airport (YZU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yzu-whitecourt-whitecourt-airport/1ef266de-b455-6298-9663-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Whitecourt, Canada
- ICAO: CYZU
- Timezone: America/Edmonton
- Coordinates: 54.140000, -115.790000
- Elevation: 2,567 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 08:19 in Maputo, it's 00:19 in Whitecourt.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Maputo Airport (MPM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mpm-maputo-maputo-airport/1ef266de-ddb6-6d80-8d2b-06bb2780ed98)
- [Whitecourt Airport (YZU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yzu-whitecourt-whitecourt-airport/1ef266de-b455-6298-9663-06bb2780ed98)
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