MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
15,260 km
9,482 miles
SPS
Wichita Falls
United States
Distance
15,260 km
9,482 mi / 8,240 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MPM SPS
Airport Name Maputo Airport Sheppard Afb/Wichita Falls Municipal Airport
IATA Code MPM SPS
ICAO Code FQMA KSPS
City Maputo Wichita Falls
Country Mozambique United States
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Chicago
Elevation 145 ft 1,019 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 33.990000, -98.490000

Maputo (MPM) to Wichita Falls (SPS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Sheppard Afb/Wichita Falls Municipal Airport (SPS) in Wichita Falls, United States is 15,260 kilometers (9,482 miles / 8,240 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 05:40 in Maputo, it's 21:40 in Wichita Falls. 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 Wichita Falls (SPS) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 93° (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 Sheppard Afb/Wichita Falls Municipal Airport (SPS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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