APL
Nampula
Mozambique
10,299 km
6,399 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
10,299 km
6,399 mi / 5,561 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
130°
southeast

Airport Comparison

APL MEL
Airport Name Nampula Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code APL MEL
ICAO Code FQNP YMML
City Nampula Melbourne
Country Mozambique Australia
Timezone Africa/Maputo Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 1,444 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -15.110000, 39.280000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Nampula (APL) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nampula Airport (APL) in Nampula, Mozambique to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 10,299 kilometers (6,399 miles / 5,561 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:41 in Nampula, it's 14:41 in Melbourne. 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 1,010 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Nampula Airport.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Nampula (APL) follows a heading of 249° (west southwest). 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 Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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