MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
15,970 km
9,923 miles
SLQ
Sleetmute
United States
Distance
15,970 km
9,923 mi / 8,623 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
north

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MPM SLQ
Airport Name Maputo Airport Sleetmute Airport
IATA Code MPM SLQ
ICAO Code FQMA PASL
City Maputo Sleetmute
Country Mozambique United States
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Anchorage
Elevation 145 ft 192 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 61.700000, -157.170000

Maputo (MPM) to Sleetmute (SLQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Sleetmute Airport (SLQ) in Sleetmute, United States is 15,970 kilometers (9,923 miles / 8,623 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 12:02 in Maputo, it's 01:02 in Sleetmute. With a 11-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 Sleetmute (SLQ) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 345° (north northwest). 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 Sleetmute Airport (SLQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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