MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
17,142 km
10,651 miles
SZP
Santa Paula
United States
Distance
17,142 km
10,651 mi / 9,256 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MPM SZP
Airport Name Maputo Airport Santa Paula Airport
IATA Code MPM SZP
ICAO Code FQMA KSZP
City Maputo Santa Paula
Country Mozambique United States
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 145 ft 250 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 34.350000, -119.060000

Maputo (MPM) to Santa Paula (SZP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Santa Paula Airport (SZP) in Santa Paula, United States is 17,142 kilometers (10,651 miles / 9,256 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, 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 01:54 in Maputo, it's 15:54 in Santa Paula. With a 10-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 Santa Paula (SZP) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 79° (east northeast). 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 Santa Paula Airport (SZP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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