MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
13,767 km
8,554 miles
SPA
Spartanburg
United States
Distance
13,767 km
8,554 mi / 7,433 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MPM SPA
Airport Name Maputo Airport Spartanburg Downtown Memorial/Simpson Field
IATA Code MPM SPA
ICAO Code FQMA KSPA
City Maputo Spartanburg
Country Mozambique United States
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/New_York
Elevation 145 ft 802 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 34.920000, -81.960000

Maputo (MPM) to Spartanburg (SPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Spartanburg Downtown Memorial/Simpson Field (SPA) in Spartanburg, United States is 13,767 kilometers (8,554 miles / 7,433 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 22:40 in Maputo, it's 15:40 in Spartanburg. With a 7-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 Spartanburg (SPA) 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 Spartanburg Downtown Memorial/Simpson Field (SPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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