LVS
Las Vegas
United States
15,867 km
9,859 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
15,867 km
9,859 mi / 8,567 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

LVS MPM
Airport Name Las Vegas Municipal Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code LVS MPM
ICAO Code KLVS FQMA
City Las Vegas Maputo
Country United States Mozambique
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Maputo
Elevation 6,877 ft 145 ft
Coordinates 35.650000, -105.140000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Las Vegas (LVS) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Las Vegas Municipal Airport (LVS) in Las Vegas, United States to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 15,867 kilometers (9,859 miles / 8,567 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 11:19 in Las Vegas, it's 20:19 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 6,732 feet between the two airports. Maputo Airport sits lower than Las Vegas Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Maputo (MPM) to Las Vegas (LVS) 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 Las Vegas Municipal Airport (LVS) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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