MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
13,874 km
8,621 miles
SYV
Sylvester
United States
Distance
13,874 km
8,621 mi / 7,491 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
292°
west northwest

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MPM SYV
Airport Name Maputo Airport Sylvester Airport
IATA Code MPM SYV
ICAO Code FQMA KSYV
City Maputo Sylvester
Country Mozambique United States
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/New_York
Elevation 145 ft 403 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 31.560000, -83.890000

Maputo (MPM) to Sylvester (SYV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Sylvester Airport (SYV) in Sylvester, United States is 13,874 kilometers (8,621 miles / 7,491 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 04:38 in Maputo, it's 21:38 in Sylvester. 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 Sylvester (SYV) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 101° (east southeast). 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 Sylvester Airport (SYV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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