MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
16,598 km
10,313 miles
PGS
Peach Springs
United States
Distance
16,598 km
10,313 mi / 8,962 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
297°
west northwest

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MPM PGS
Airport Name Maputo Airport Grand Canyon Caverns Airport
IATA Code MPM PGS
ICAO Code FQMA KL37
City Maputo Peach Springs
Country Mozambique United States
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Phoenix
Elevation 145 ft 5,397 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 35.530000, -113.250000

Maputo (MPM) to Peach Springs (PGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Grand Canyon Caverns Airport (PGS) in Peach Springs, United States is 16,598 kilometers (10,313 miles / 8,962 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 18:13 in Maputo, it's 09:13 in Peach Springs. With a 9-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 5,252 feet between the two airports. Grand Canyon Caverns Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Peach Springs (PGS) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 81° (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 Grand Canyon Caverns Airport (PGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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