MNC
Nacala
Mozambique
10,910 km
6,779 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
10,910 km
6,779 mi / 5,891 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
128°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MNC SYD
Airport Name Nacala Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code MNC SYD
ICAO Code FQNC YSSY
City Nacala Sydney
Country Mozambique Australia
Timezone Africa/Maputo Australia/Sydney
Elevation 410 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -14.490000, 40.710000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Nacala (MNC) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nacala Airport (MNC) in Nacala, Mozambique to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 10,910 kilometers (6,779 miles / 5,891 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:15 in Nacala, it's 03:15 in Sydney. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Nacala (MNC) follows a heading of 246° (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 Nacala Airport (MNC) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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