GGW
Glasgow
United States
15,702 km
9,757 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
15,702 km
9,757 mi / 8,479 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
70°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GGW MPM
Airport Name Wokal Field/Glasgow-Valley County Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code GGW MPM
ICAO Code KGGW FQMA
City Glasgow Maputo
Country United States Mozambique
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Maputo
Elevation 2,296 ft 145 ft
Coordinates 48.210000, -106.610000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Glasgow (GGW) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wokal Field/Glasgow-Valley County Airport (GGW) in Glasgow, United States to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 15,702 kilometers (9,757 miles / 8,479 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 United States with Mozambique. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:35 in Glasgow, it's 17:35 in Maputo. 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 2,151 feet between the two airports. Maputo Airport sits lower than Wokal Field/Glasgow-Valley County Airport.

The return flight from Maputo (MPM) to Glasgow (GGW) follows a heading of 316° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Wokal Field/Glasgow-Valley County Airport (GGW) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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