# Distance from Maputo (MPM) to Nelspruit (NLP)

> 173 km · estimated flight time 1h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 173 km / 107 mi / 93 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 1h
- **Heading**: 285° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 106° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: International (Mozambique) → South Africa
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 14:56 in Maputo, it's 14:56 in Nelspruit)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,730 ft (NLP is higher than MPM)

## Airports

### [Maputo Airport (MPM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mpm-maputo-maputo-airport/1ef266de-ddb6-6d80-8d2b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Maputo, Mozambique
- ICAO: FQMA
- Timezone: Africa/Maputo
- Coordinates: -25.920000, 32.570000
- Elevation: 145 ft

### [Nelspruit Airport (NLP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nlp-nelspruit-nelspruit-airport/1ef266de-d382-6fbc-90a4-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Nelspruit, South Africa
- ICAO: FANS
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Coordinates: -25.500000, 30.910000
- Elevation: 2,875 ft

## Route notes

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.

## Related

- [Maputo Airport (MPM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mpm-maputo-maputo-airport/1ef266de-ddb6-6d80-8d2b-06bb2780ed98)
- [Nelspruit Airport (NLP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nlp-nelspruit-nelspruit-airport/1ef266de-d382-6fbc-90a4-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)