MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
16,993 km
10,559 miles
NRS
Imperial Beach
United States
Distance
16,993 km
10,559 mi / 9,176 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MPM NRS
Airport Name Maputo Airport Imperial Beach Nolf (Ream Field) Airport
IATA Code MPM NRS
ICAO Code FQMA KNRS
City Maputo Imperial Beach
Country Mozambique United States
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 145 ft 23 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 32.570000, -117.110000

Maputo (MPM) to Imperial Beach (NRS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Imperial Beach Nolf (Ream Field) Airport (NRS) in Imperial Beach, United States is 16,993 kilometers (10,559 miles / 9,176 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 14:24 in Maputo, it's 04:24 in Imperial Beach. With a 10-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 Imperial Beach (NRS) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 84° (east). 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 Imperial Beach Nolf (Ream Field) Airport (NRS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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