# Distance from Nampula (APL) to Cape Town (CPT)

> 2,949 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,949 km / 1,832 mi / 1,592 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 221° (southwest)
- **Return heading**: 50° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Mozambique) → South Africa
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 12:44 in Nampula, it's 12:44 in Cape Town)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,293 ft (CPT is lower than APL)

## Airports

### [Nampula Airport (APL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/apl-nampula-nampula-airport/1ef266de-ddca-6c36-835b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Nampula, Mozambique
- ICAO: FQNP
- Timezone: Africa/Maputo
- Coordinates: -15.110000, 39.280000
- Elevation: 1,444 ft

### [Cape Town International Airport (CPT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cpt-cape-town-cape-town-international-airport/1ef266de-d135-6d22-8a64-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Cape Town, South Africa
- ICAO: FACT
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Coordinates: -33.960000, 18.600000
- Elevation: 151 ft

## Route notes

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.

## Related

- [Nampula Airport (APL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/apl-nampula-nampula-airport/1ef266de-ddca-6c36-835b-06bb2780ed98)
- [Cape Town International Airport (CPT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cpt-cape-town-cape-town-international-airport/1ef266de-d135-6d22-8a64-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)