APL
Nampula
Mozambique
13,286 km
8,255 miles
BWI
Baltimore
United States
Distance
13,286 km
8,255 mi / 7,174 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

APL BWI
Airport Name Nampula Airport Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
IATA Code APL BWI
ICAO Code FQNP KBWI
City Nampula Baltimore
Country Mozambique United States
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/New_York
Elevation 1,444 ft 143 ft
Coordinates -15.110000, 39.280000 39.180000, -76.670000

Nampula (APL) to Baltimore (BWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nampula Airport (APL) in Nampula, Mozambique to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States is 13,286 kilometers (8,255 miles / 7,174 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 22:18 in Nampula, it's 15:18 in Baltimore. With a 7-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 1,301 feet between the two airports. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport sits lower than Nampula Airport.

The return flight from Baltimore (BWI) to Nampula (APL) follows a heading of 86° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Nampula Airport (APL) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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