APL
Nampula
Mozambique
4,639 km
2,882 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
4,639 km
2,882 mi / 2,505 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
299°
west northwest

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APL LOS
Airport Name Nampula Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code APL LOS
ICAO Code FQNP DNMM
City Nampula Lagos
Country Mozambique Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Maputo Africa/Lagos
Elevation 1,444 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -15.110000, 39.280000 6.580000, 3.320000

Nampula (APL) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nampula Airport (APL) in Nampula, Mozambique to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 4,639 kilometers (2,882 miles / 2,505 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mozambique with Nigeria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:12 in Nampula, it's 21:12 in Lagos.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,309 feet between the two airports. Murtala Muhammed International Airport sits lower than Nampula Airport.

The return flight from Lagos (LOS) to Nampula (APL) follows a heading of 122° (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 Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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