MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
173 km
107 miles
NLP
Nelspruit
South Africa
Distance
173 km
107 mi / 93 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MPM NLP
Airport Name Maputo Airport Nelspruit Airport
IATA Code MPM NLP
ICAO Code FQMA FANS
City Maputo Nelspruit
Country Mozambique South Africa
Timezone Africa/Maputo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 145 ft 2,875 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -25.500000, 30.910000

Maputo (MPM) to Nelspruit (NLP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Nelspruit Airport (NLP) in Nelspruit, South Africa is 173 kilometers (107 miles / 93 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:12 in Maputo, it's 21:12 in Nelspruit.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,730 feet between the two airports. Nelspruit Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport.

The return flight from Nelspruit (NLP) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 106° (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 Maputo Airport (MPM) and Nelspruit Airport (NLP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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