APL
Nampula
Mozambique
10,987 km
6,827 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
10,987 km
6,827 mi / 5,932 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
129°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

APL SYD
Airport Name Nampula Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code APL SYD
ICAO Code FQNP YSSY
City Nampula Sydney
Country Mozambique Australia
Timezone Africa/Maputo Australia/Sydney
Elevation 1,444 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -15.110000, 39.280000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Nampula (APL) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nampula Airport (APL) in Nampula, Mozambique to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 10,987 kilometers (6,827 miles / 5,932 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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 09:49 in Nampula, it's 17:49 in Sydney. With a 8-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 1,423 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Nampula Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Nampula (APL) follows a heading of 245° (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 Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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