GLW
Glasgow
United States
14,156 km
8,796 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
14,156 km
8,796 mi / 7,644 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
97°
east

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GLW MPM
Airport Name Glasgow Municipal Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code GLW MPM
ICAO Code KGLW FQMA
City Glasgow Maputo
Country United States Mozambique
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Maputo
Elevation 716 ft 145 ft
Coordinates 37.030000, -85.950000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Glasgow (GLW) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Glasgow Municipal Airport (GLW) in Glasgow, United States to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 14,156 kilometers (8,796 miles / 7,644 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 10:25 in Glasgow, it's 18:25 in Maputo. With a 8-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 Maputo (MPM) to Glasgow (GLW) follows a heading of 298° (west 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 Glasgow Municipal Airport (GLW) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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