MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
14,173 km
8,807 miles
RCT
Reed City
United States
Distance
14,173 km
8,807 mi / 7,653 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
307°
northwest

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MPM RCT
Airport Name Maputo Airport Nartron Field
IATA Code MPM RCT
ICAO Code FQMA KRCT
City Maputo Reed City
Country Mozambique United States
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Detroit
Elevation 145 ft 1,055 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 43.900000, -85.520000

Maputo (MPM) to Reed City (RCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Nartron Field (RCT) in Reed City, United States is 14,173 kilometers (8,807 miles / 7,653 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 07:37 in Maputo, it's 00:37 in Reed City. With a 7-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 Reed City (RCT) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 92° (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 Nartron Field (RCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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