APL
Nampula
Mozambique
2,949 km
1,832 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
2,949 km
1,832 mi / 1,592 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
221°
southwest

Airport Comparison

APL CPT
Airport Name Nampula Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code APL CPT
ICAO Code FQNP FACT
City Nampula Cape Town
Country Mozambique South Africa
Timezone Africa/Maputo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,444 ft 151 ft
Coordinates -15.110000, 39.280000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Nampula (APL) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nampula Airport (APL) in Nampula, Mozambique to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 2,949 kilometers (1,832 miles / 1,592 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southwest at a heading of 221°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Mozambique with South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:08 in Nampula, it's 00:08 in Cape Town.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,293 feet between the two airports. Cape Town International Airport sits lower than Nampula Airport.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Nampula (APL) follows a heading of 50° (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 Nampula Airport (APL) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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