APL
Nampula
Mozambique
13,885 km
8,628 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
13,885 km
8,628 mi / 7,497 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

APL TPA
Airport Name Nampula Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code APL TPA
ICAO Code FQNP KTPA
City Nampula Tampa
Country Mozambique United States
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/New_York
Elevation 1,444 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -15.110000, 39.280000 27.980000, -82.530000

Nampula (APL) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nampula Airport (APL) in Nampula, Mozambique to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 13,885 kilometers (8,628 miles / 7,497 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:01 in Nampula, it's 18:01 in Tampa. 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 1,418 feet between the two airports. Tampa International Airport sits lower than Nampula Airport.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Nampula (APL) follows a heading of 89° (east). 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 Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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