HOU
Houston
United States
14,911 km
9,265 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
14,911 km
9,265 mi / 8,051 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

HOU MPM
Airport Name William P Hobby Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code HOU MPM
ICAO Code KHOU FQMA
City Houston Maputo
Country United States Mozambique
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Maputo
Elevation 46 ft 145 ft
Coordinates 29.650000, -95.280000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Houston (HOU) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from William P Hobby Airport (HOU) in Houston, United States to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 14,911 kilometers (9,265 miles / 8,051 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 12:28 in Houston, it's 20:28 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 Houston (HOU) follows a heading of 287° (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 William P Hobby Airport (HOU) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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