MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
15,435 km
9,591 miles
SWW
Sweetwater
United States
Distance
15,435 km
9,591 mi / 8,334 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
291°
west northwest

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MPM SWW
Airport Name Maputo Airport Avenger Field
IATA Code MPM SWW
ICAO Code FQMA KSWW
City Maputo Sweetwater
Country Mozambique United States
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Chicago
Elevation 145 ft 2,380 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 32.470000, -100.470000

Maputo (MPM) to Sweetwater (SWW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Avenger Field (SWW) in Sweetwater, United States is 15,435 kilometers (9,591 miles / 8,334 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 22:43 in Maputo, it's 14:43 in Sweetwater. 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 2,235 feet between the two airports. Avenger Field sits higher than Maputo Airport.

The return flight from Sweetwater (SWW) 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 Avenger Field (SWW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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