APL
Nampula
Mozambique
12,391 km
7,699 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
12,391 km
7,699 mi / 6,691 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
250°
west southwest

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APL LIM
Airport Name Nampula Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code APL LIM
ICAO Code FQNP SPJC
City Nampula Lima
Country Mozambique Peru
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Lima
Elevation 1,444 ft 113 ft
Coordinates -15.110000, 39.280000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Nampula (APL) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nampula Airport (APL) in Nampula, Mozambique to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 12,391 kilometers (7,699 miles / 6,691 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 Peru. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:08 in Nampula, it's 18:08 in Lima. With a 7-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 1,331 feet between the two airports. Jorge Chavez International Airport sits lower than Nampula Airport.

The return flight from Lima (LIM) to Nampula (APL) follows a heading of 112° (east southeast). 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 Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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