MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
14,544 km
9,037 miles
RFK
Rolling Fork
United States
Distance
14,544 km
9,037 mi / 7,853 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
292°
west northwest

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MPM RFK
Airport Name Maputo Airport Rollang Field
IATA Code MPM RFK
ICAO Code FQMA 5MS1
City Maputo Rolling Fork
Country Mozambique United States
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Chicago
Elevation 145 ft 106 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 32.950000, -90.850000

Maputo (MPM) to Rolling Fork (RFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Rollang Field (RFK) in Rolling Fork, United States is 14,544 kilometers (9,037 miles / 7,853 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 13:20 in Maputo, it's 05:20 in Rolling Fork. 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 Rolling Fork (RFK) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 97° (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 Rollang Field (RFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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