Mbeya to Nacala flights
Nacala lies 1,008 km (626 mi) south-east of Mbeya, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 3 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.
| Mbeya | Nacala | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tanzania | Mozambique |
| Population | 541,603 | 239,808 |
| Elevation | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | 137 m (449 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) | UTC+2 (Africa/Maputo) |
| Nearest large airport | MBI, 19 km out | MNC, 9 km out |
Clocks in Nacala are 1 h behind Mbeya right now, so a 2 h 3 min journey lands only 1 h 3 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Nacala
Crossing from Tanzania into Mozambique: money changes from the Shilling 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 Mbeya
Mbeya is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Songwe Airport (MBI), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 10,925-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 Mbeya?
1,008 km (626 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Mbeya.
How long does it take to get from Mbeya to Nacala by air?
About 2 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mbeya and Nacala?
Nacala is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Maputo against Africa/Dar_es_Salaam).
Which airports are used for Mbeya to Nacala flights?
Typically Songwe Airport (MBI) 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.