LYO
Lyons
United States
15,238 km
9,469 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
15,238 km
9,469 mi / 8,228 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
88°
east

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LYO MPM
Airport Name Lyons-Rice County Municipal Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code LYO MPM
ICAO Code KLYO FQMA
City Lyons Maputo
Country United States Mozambique
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Maputo
Elevation 1,692 ft 145 ft
Coordinates 38.300000, -98.200000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Lyons (LYO) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lyons-Rice County Municipal Airport (LYO) in Lyons, United States to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 15,238 kilometers (9,469 miles / 8,228 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 13:07 in Lyons, it's 21:07 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,547 feet between the two airports. Maputo Airport sits lower than Lyons-Rice County Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Maputo (MPM) to Lyons (LYO) follows a heading of 299° (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 Lyons-Rice County Municipal Airport (LYO) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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