APL
Nampula
Mozambique
15,569 km
9,674 miles
DEN
Denver
United States
Distance
15,569 km
9,674 mi / 8,407 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

APL DEN
Airport Name Nampula Airport Denver International Airport
IATA Code APL DEN
ICAO Code FQNP KDEN
City Nampula Denver
Country Mozambique United States
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Denver
Elevation 1,444 ft 5,434 ft
Coordinates -15.110000, 39.280000 39.860000, -104.670000

Nampula (APL) to Denver (DEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nampula Airport (APL) in Nampula, Mozambique to Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States is 15,569 kilometers (9,674 miles / 8,407 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 15:13 in Nampula, it's 06:13 in Denver. With a 9-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 3,990 feet between the two airports. Denver International Airport sits higher than Nampula Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Denver (DEN) to Nampula (APL) follows a heading of 62° (east 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 Denver International Airport (DEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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