MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
17,173 km
10,671 miles
PYS
Paradise
United States
Distance
17,173 km
10,671 mi / 9,273 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MPM PYS
Airport Name Maputo Airport Paradise Skypark Airport
IATA Code MPM PYS
ICAO Code FQMA CA92
City Maputo Paradise
Country Mozambique United States
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 145 ft 1,300 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 39.710000, -121.620000

Maputo (MPM) to Paradise (PYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Paradise Skypark Airport (PYS) in Paradise, United States is 17,173 kilometers (10,671 miles / 9,273 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, 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 13:17 in Maputo, it's 03:17 in Paradise. With a 10-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 1,155 feet between the two airports. Paradise Skypark Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport.

The return flight from Paradise (PYS) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 65° (east northeast). 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 Paradise Skypark Airport (PYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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