MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
16,168 km
10,046 miles
PTU
Platinum
United States
Distance
16,168 km
10,046 mi / 8,730 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
13°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MPM PTU
Airport Name Maputo Airport Platinum Airport
IATA Code MPM PTU
ICAO Code FQMA PAPM
City Maputo Platinum
Country Mozambique United States
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Anchorage
Elevation 145 ft 18 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 59.020000, -161.830000

Maputo (MPM) to Platinum (PTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Platinum Airport (PTU) in Platinum, United States is 16,168 kilometers (10,046 miles / 8,730 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 10:45 in Maputo, it's 23:45 in Platinum. With a 11-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 Platinum (PTU) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 337° (north northwest). 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 Platinum Airport (PTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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