Lima to Nacala flights
Nacala lies 12,544 km (7,795 mi) east of Lima, +7 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 16 h 50 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Lima | Nacala | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Mozambique |
| Population | 7.7 million | 239,808 |
| Elevation | 152 m (499 ft) | 137 m (449 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC+2 (Africa/Maputo) |
| Nearest large airport | LIM, 10 km out | MNC, 9 km out |
Clocks in Nacala are 7 h ahead of Lima right now, so a 16 h 50 min journey lands 23 h 50 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Nacala
Crossing from Peru into Mozambique: money changes from the Sol to the Metical (MZN); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 546, Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +258; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648880 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2807090.
Airports at each end
Leaving Lima
Lima is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 11,506-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Nacala
Nacala is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Nacala International Airport (MNC), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 10,171-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nacala International Airport (regional) | MNC | 9 km (6 mi) | 10,171 ft | 410 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Nacala from Lima?
12,544 km (7,795 mi) in a straight line, east of Lima.
How long does it take to get from Lima to Nacala by air?
About 16 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lima and Nacala?
Nacala is 7 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Maputo against America/Lima).
Which airports are used for Lima to Nacala flights?
Typically Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Nacala International Airport (MNC).
What currency do I need in Nacala?
The Metical (MZN).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.