MEM
Memphis
United States
14,492 km
9,005 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
14,492 km
9,005 mi / 7,825 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
96°
east

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MEM MPM
Airport Name Memphis International Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code MEM MPM
ICAO Code KMEM FQMA
City Memphis Maputo
Country United States Mozambique
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Maputo
Elevation 341 ft 145 ft
Coordinates 35.040000, -89.980000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Memphis (MEM) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Memphis International Airport (MEM) in Memphis, United States to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 14,492 kilometers (9,005 miles / 7,825 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 05:19 in Memphis, it's 13:19 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 Memphis (MEM) follows a heading of 295° (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 Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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