MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
16,442 km
10,216 miles
PJB
Payson
United States
Distance
16,442 km
10,216 mi / 8,878 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MPM PJB
Airport Name Maputo Airport Payson Airport
IATA Code MPM PJB
ICAO Code FQMA KPAN
City Maputo Payson
Country Mozambique United States
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Phoenix
Elevation 145 ft 5,157 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 34.260000, -111.340000

Maputo (MPM) to Payson (PJB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Payson Airport (PJB) in Payson, United States is 16,442 kilometers (10,216 miles / 8,878 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 12:41 in Maputo, it's 03:41 in Payson. 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 5,012 feet between the two airports. Payson Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Payson (PJB) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 85° (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 Payson Airport (PJB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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