MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
14,963 km
9,298 miles
SLB
Storm Lake
United States
Distance
14,963 km
9,298 mi / 8,079 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
305°
northwest

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MPM SLB
Airport Name Maputo Airport Storm Lake Municipal Airport
IATA Code MPM SLB
ICAO Code FQMA KSLB
City Maputo Storm Lake
Country Mozambique United States
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Chicago
Elevation 145 ft 1,488 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 42.600000, -95.240000

Maputo (MPM) to Storm Lake (SLB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Storm Lake Municipal Airport (SLB) in Storm Lake, United States is 14,963 kilometers (9,298 miles / 8,079 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 15:54 in Maputo, it's 07:54 in Storm Lake. 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 1,343 feet between the two airports. Storm Lake Municipal Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport.

The return flight from Storm Lake (SLB) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 86° (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 Storm Lake Municipal Airport (SLB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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