MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
14,547 km
9,039 miles
PRW
Prentice
United States
Distance
14,547 km
9,039 mi / 7,855 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
309°
northwest

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MPM PRW
Airport Name Maputo Airport Prentice Airport
IATA Code MPM PRW
ICAO Code FQMA K5N2
City Maputo Prentice
Country Mozambique United States
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Chicago
Elevation 145 ft 1,579 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 45.540000, -90.280000

Maputo (MPM) to Prentice (PRW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Prentice Airport (PRW) in Prentice, United States is 14,547 kilometers (9,039 miles / 7,855 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 22:10 in Maputo, it's 14:10 in Prentice. 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 1,434 feet between the two airports. Prentice Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport.

The return flight from Prentice (PRW) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 87° (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 Prentice Airport (PRW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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