MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
14,934 km
9,280 miles
PTS
Pittsburg
United States
Distance
14,934 km
9,280 mi / 8,064 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
298°
west northwest

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MPM PTS
Airport Name Maputo Airport Atkinson Municipal Airport
IATA Code MPM PTS
ICAO Code FQMA KPTS
City Maputo Pittsburg
Country Mozambique United States
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Chicago
Elevation 145 ft 946 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 37.450000, -94.730000

Maputo (MPM) to Pittsburg (PTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Atkinson Municipal Airport (PTS) in Pittsburg, United States is 14,934 kilometers (9,280 miles / 8,064 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 23:04 in Maputo, it's 15:04 in Pittsburg. 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.

The return flight from Pittsburg (PTS) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 91° (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 Atkinson Municipal Airport (PTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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