Luanshya to Nampula flights
Nampula lies 1,190 km (740 mi) east of Luanshya, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 17 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.
| Luanshya | Nampula | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Zambia | Mozambique |
| Population | 193,293 | 770,379 |
| Elevation | 1,238 m (4,062 ft) | 431 m (1,414 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Lusaka) | UTC+2 (Africa/Maputo) |
| Nearest large airport | NLA, 22 km out | APL, 2 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Nampula
Crossing from Zambia into Mozambique: money changes from the Kwacha to the Metical (MZN); 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 Luanshya
Luanshya is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA), 22 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Nampula
Nampula is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Nampula Airport (APL), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,562 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nampula Airport | APL | 2 km (1 mi) | 6,562 ft | 1,444 ft |
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Staying in Nampula
Our booking partner lists 11 places to stay in Nampula. Of the 8 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (6), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 492 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Nampula from Luanshya?
1,190 km (740 mi) in a straight line, east of Luanshya.
How long does it take to get from Luanshya to Nampula by air?
About 2 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Luanshya and Nampula?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Luanshya to Nampula flights?
Typically Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA) to Nampula Airport (APL).
What currency do I need in Nampula?
The Metical (MZN).
Where can I stay in Nampula?
Our booking partner lists 11 places to stay in Nampula, bookable on this site.
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.