LAM
Los Alamos
United States
15,967 km
9,921 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
15,967 km
9,921 mi / 8,621 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
86°
east

Airport Comparison

LAM MPM
Airport Name Los Alamos Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code LAM MPM
ICAO Code KLAM FQMA
City Los Alamos Maputo
Country United States Mozambique
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Maputo
Elevation 7,171 ft 145 ft
Coordinates 35.880000, -106.270000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Los Alamos (LAM) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Alamos Airport (LAM) in Los Alamos, United States to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 15,967 kilometers (9,921 miles / 8,621 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 03:08 in Los Alamos, it's 12:08 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 7,026 feet between the two airports. Maputo Airport sits lower than Los Alamos Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Maputo (MPM) to Los Alamos (LAM) follows a heading of 296° (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 Los Alamos Airport (LAM) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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