APL
Nampula
Mozambique
1,678 km
1,043 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
1,678 km
1,043 mi / 906 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
221°
southwest

Airport Comparison

APL JNB
Airport Name Nampula Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code APL JNB
ICAO Code FQNP FAOR
City Nampula Johannesburg
Country Mozambique South Africa
Timezone Africa/Maputo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,444 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -15.110000, 39.280000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Nampula (APL) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nampula Airport (APL) in Nampula, Mozambique to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 1,678 kilometers (1,043 miles / 906 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, 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 00:13 in Nampula, it's 00:13 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,114 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo 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 Johannesburg (JNB) to Nampula (APL) follows a heading of 45° (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 O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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