MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
16,424 km
10,205 miles
YLW
Kelowna
Canada
Distance
16,424 km
10,205 mi / 8,868 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MPM YLW
Airport Name Maputo Airport Kelowna Airport
IATA Code MPM YLW
ICAO Code FQMA CYLW
City Maputo Kelowna
Country Mozambique Canada
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Vancouver
Elevation 145 ft 1,409 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 49.960000, -119.380000

Maputo (MPM) to Kelowna (YLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Kelowna Airport (YLW) in Kelowna, Canada is 16,424 kilometers (10,205 miles / 8,868 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 Canada. 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 08:26 in Maputo, it's 22:26 in Kelowna. 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 1,264 feet between the two airports. Kelowna Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport.

The return flight from Kelowna (YLW) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 52° (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 Kelowna Airport (YLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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