Nacala to Nampula flights
Nampula lies 164 km (102 mi) west of Nacala, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 58 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.
| Nacala | Nampula | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mozambique | Mozambique |
| Population | 239,808 | 770,379 |
| Elevation | 137 m (449 ft) | 431 m (1,414 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Maputo) | UTC+2 (Africa/Maputo) |
| Nearest large airport | MNC, 9 km out | APL, 2 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
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 Nacala?
164 km (102 mi) in a straight line, west of Nacala.
How long does it take to get from Nacala to Nampula by air?
About 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Nacala and Nampula?
No, both are on Africa/Maputo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Nacala to Nampula flights?
Typically Nacala International Airport (MNC) to Nampula Airport (APL).
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.