MJQ
Jackson
United States
14,934 km
9,280 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
14,934 km
9,280 mi / 8,064 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
85°
east

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MJQ MPM
Airport Name Jackson Municipal Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code MJQ MPM
ICAO Code KMJQ FQMA
City Jackson Maputo
Country United States Mozambique
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Maputo
Elevation 1,446 ft 145 ft
Coordinates 43.700000, -95.000000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Jackson (MJQ) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jackson Municipal Airport (MJQ) in Jackson, United States to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 14,934 kilometers (9,280 miles / 8,064 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 08:06 in Jackson, it's 16:06 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 1,301 feet between the two airports. Maputo Airport sits lower than Jackson Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Maputo (MPM) to Jackson (MJQ) follows a heading of 307° (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 Jackson Municipal Airport (MJQ) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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