MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
14,676 km
9,119 miles
SUW
Superior
United States
Distance
14,676 km
9,119 mi / 7,924 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
311°
northwest

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MPM SUW
Airport Name Maputo Airport Richard I Bong Airport
IATA Code MPM SUW
ICAO Code FQMA KSUW
City Maputo Superior
Country Mozambique United States
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Chicago
Elevation 145 ft 674 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 46.690000, -92.090000

Maputo (MPM) to Superior (SUW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Richard I Bong Airport (SUW) in Superior, United States is 14,676 kilometers (9,119 miles / 7,924 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 16:49 in Maputo, it's 08:49 in Superior. 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 Superior (SUW) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 84° (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 Richard I Bong Airport (SUW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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