MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
17,058 km
10,599 miles
WJF
Lancaster
United States
Distance
17,058 km
10,599 mi / 9,210 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MPM WJF
Airport Name Maputo Airport General Wm J Fox Airfield
IATA Code MPM WJF
ICAO Code FQMA KWJF
City Maputo Lancaster
Country Mozambique United States
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 145 ft 2,351 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 34.740000, -118.220000

Maputo (MPM) to Lancaster (WJF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to General Wm J Fox Airfield (WJF) in Lancaster, United States is 17,058 kilometers (10,599 miles / 9,210 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 19:12 in Maputo, it's 09:12 in Lancaster. 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 2,206 feet between the two airports. General Wm J Fox Airfield sits higher than Maputo Airport.

The return flight from Lancaster (WJF) 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 General Wm J Fox Airfield (WJF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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