Mtwara to Nampula flights
Nampula lies 548 km (341 mi) south of Mtwara, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 27 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.
| Mtwara | Nampula | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tanzania | Mozambique |
| Population | 140,793 | 770,379 |
| Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) | 431 m (1,414 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) | UTC+2 (Africa/Maputo) |
| Nearest large airport | MYW, 8 km out | APL, 2 km out |
Clocks in Nampula are 1 h behind Mtwara right now, so a 1 h 27 min journey lands only 27 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Nampula
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 Mtwara
Mtwara is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Mtwara Airport (MYW), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,410 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul 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 Mtwara?
548 km (341 mi) in a straight line, south of Mtwara.
How long does it take to get from Mtwara to Nampula by air?
About 1 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mtwara and Nampula?
Nampula is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Maputo against Africa/Dar_es_Salaam).
Which airports are used for Mtwara to Nampula flights?
Typically Mtwara Airport (MYW) 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.