Nampula Airport
Nampula · MozambiqueICAO FQNP
Nampula Airport (APL) is an airport serving Nampula, Mozambique, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 15° 6' 20.2" S, 39° 16' 54.5" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 1,444 feet (440 meters) above sea level. With 7 direct destinations served by 3 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Maputo (GMT+2).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from APL
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNB | Johannesburg, South Africa | 1,041 mi | 2h 38m | medium-haul | 261 kg | View |
| POL | Pemba, Mozambique | 168 mi | 0h 49m | short-haul | 69 kg | View |
| BEW | Beira, Mozambique | 433 mi | 1h 19m | short-haul | 178 kg | View |
| MPM | Maputo, Mozambique | 861 mi | 2h 8m | short-haul | 353 kg | View |
| NBO | Nairobi, Kenya | 961 mi | 2h 29m | medium-haul | 241 kg | View |
| TET | Tete, Mozambique | 382 mi | 1h 13m | short-haul | 157 kg | View |
| VXC | Lichinga, Mozambique | 297 mi | 1h 4m | short-haul | 122 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at APL
3 active airlines serving Nampula Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Nampula Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pemba Airport | POL | Pemba | Mozambique | 270 km |
| Chileka International Airport | BLZ | Blantyre | Malawi | 467 km |
| Quelimane Airport | UEL | Quelimane | Mozambique | 399 km |
| Mtwara Airport | MYW | Mtwara | Tanzania | 536 km |
| Lichinga Airport | VXC | Lichinga | Mozambique | 478 km |
| Prince Said Ibrahim International Airport | HAH | Moroni | Comoros | 586 km |
| Beira Airport | BEW | Beira | Mozambique | 697 km |
Other Airports in Mozambique
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 15° 6' 20.2" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 39° 16' 54.5" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -15.105600
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 39.281799
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Africa/Maputo
- UTC Offset
- GMT+2
- Current Local Time
- 06:25 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 1,444 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 440 m
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