MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
14,028 km
8,717 miles
RKW
Rockwood
United States
Distance
14,028 km
8,717 mi / 7,575 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MPM RKW
Airport Name Maputo Airport Rockwood Municipal Airport
IATA Code MPM RKW
ICAO Code FQMA KRKW
City Maputo Rockwood
Country Mozambique United States
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Chicago
Elevation 145 ft 1,664 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 35.920000, -84.690000

Maputo (MPM) to Rockwood (RKW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Rockwood Municipal Airport (RKW) in Rockwood, United States is 14,028 kilometers (8,717 miles / 7,575 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 08:07 in Maputo, it's 00:07 in Rockwood. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,519 feet between the two airports. Rockwood Municipal Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport.

The return flight from Rockwood (RKW) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 98° (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 Rockwood Municipal Airport (RKW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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