AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,581 km
7,817 miles
APL
Nampula
Mozambique
Distance
12,581 km
7,817 mi / 6,793 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
227°
southwest

Airport Comparison

AKL APL
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Nampula Airport
IATA Code AKL APL
ICAO Code NZAA FQNP
City Auckland Nampula
Country New Zealand Mozambique
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Maputo
Elevation 23 ft 1,444 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -15.110000, 39.280000

Auckland (AKL) to Nampula (APL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Nampula Airport (APL) in Nampula, Mozambique is 12,581 kilometers (7,817 miles / 6,793 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

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 New Zealand with Mozambique. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:21 in Auckland, it's 01:21 in Nampula. With a 11-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 1,421 feet between the two airports. Nampula Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Nampula (APL) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 143° (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 Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Nampula Airport (APL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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