MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
18,946 km
11,772 miles
MUE
Kamuela
United States
Distance
18,946 km
11,772 mi / 10,230 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
126°
southeast

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MPM MUE
Airport Name Maputo Airport Waimea-Kohala Airport
IATA Code MPM MUE
ICAO Code FQMA PHMU
City Maputo Kamuela
Country Mozambique United States
Timezone Africa/Maputo Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 145 ft 2,671 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 20.000000, -155.670000

Maputo (MPM) to Kamuela (MUE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) in Kamuela, United States is 18,946 kilometers (11,772 miles / 10,230 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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 Mozambique with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:20 in Maputo, it's 11:20 in Kamuela. With a 12-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 2,526 feet between the two airports. Waimea-Kohala Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport.

The return flight from Kamuela (MUE) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 230° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Maputo Airport (MPM) and Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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