MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
14,177 km
8,809 miles
SEM
Selma
United States
Distance
14,177 km
8,809 mi / 7,655 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MPM SEM
Airport Name Maputo Airport Craig Field
IATA Code MPM SEM
ICAO Code FQMA KSEM
City Maputo Selma
Country Mozambique United States
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Chicago
Elevation 145 ft 166 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 32.340000, -86.990000

Maputo (MPM) to Selma (SEM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Craig Field (SEM) in Selma, United States is 14,177 kilometers (8,809 miles / 7,655 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 14:23 in Maputo, it's 06:23 in Selma. 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 Selma (SEM) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 100° (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 Craig Field (SEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.