APL
Nampula
Mozambique
13,320 km
8,277 miles
DCA
Washington
United States
Distance
13,320 km
8,277 mi / 7,192 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
306°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

APL DCA
Airport Name Nampula Airport Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport
IATA Code APL DCA
ICAO Code FQNP KDCA
City Nampula Washington
Country Mozambique United States
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/New_York
Elevation 1,444 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -15.110000, 39.280000 38.850000, -77.040000

Nampula (APL) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nampula Airport (APL) in Nampula, Mozambique to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 13,320 kilometers (8,277 miles / 7,192 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 07:53 in Nampula, it's 01:53 in Washington. With a 6-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 1,430 feet between the two airports. Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport sits lower than Nampula Airport.

The return flight from Washington (DCA) 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 Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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