APL
Nampula
Mozambique
1,555 km
966 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
1,555 km
966 mi / 840 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
350°
north

Airport Comparison

APL NBO
Airport Name Nampula Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code APL NBO
ICAO Code FQNP HKJK
City Nampula Nairobi
Country Mozambique Kenya
Timezone Africa/Maputo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,444 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -15.110000, 39.280000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Nampula (APL) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nampula Airport (APL) in Nampula, Mozambique to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 1,555 kilometers (966 miles / 840 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Mozambique with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:43 in Nampula, it's 06:43 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,886 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Nampula Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Nampula (APL) follows a heading of 171° (south). 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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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