APL
Nampula
Mozambique
9,568 km
5,945 miles
MNL
Manila
Philippines
Distance
9,568 km
5,945 mi / 5,166 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
74°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

APL MNL
Airport Name Nampula Airport Ninoy Aquino International Airport
IATA Code APL MNL
ICAO Code FQNP RPLL
City Nampula Manila
Country Mozambique Philippines
Timezone Africa/Maputo Asia/Manila
Elevation 1,444 ft 75 ft
Coordinates -15.110000, 39.280000 14.510000, 121.020000

Nampula (APL) to Manila (MNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nampula Airport (APL) in Nampula, Mozambique to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines is 9,568 kilometers (5,945 miles / 5,166 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Mozambique with Philippines. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:47 in Nampula, it's 18:47 in Manila. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,369 feet between the two airports. Ninoy Aquino International Airport sits lower than Nampula Airport.

The return flight from Manila (MNL) to Nampula (APL) follows a heading of 253° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Nampula Airport (APL) and Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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