MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
16,757 km
10,412 miles
VGT
Las Vegas
United States
Distance
16,757 km
10,412 mi / 9,048 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MPM VGT
Airport Name Maputo Airport North Las Vegas Airport
IATA Code MPM VGT
ICAO Code FQMA KVGT
City Maputo Las Vegas
Country Mozambique United States
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 145 ft 2,205 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 36.210000, -115.190000

Maputo (MPM) to Las Vegas (VGT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to North Las Vegas Airport (VGT) in Las Vegas, United States is 16,757 kilometers (10,412 miles / 9,048 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 07:20 in Maputo, it's 21:20 in Las Vegas. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,060 feet between the two airports. North Las Vegas Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport.

The return flight from Las Vegas (VGT) 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 North Las Vegas Airport (VGT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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