Mozambique · International airport
Nampula Airport (APL)
Nampula Airport is an international airport serving Nampula (Nampula Province), Mozambique. Its IATA code is APL and its ICAO code is FQNP. It has 2 runways, the longest 2,000 m long.
- IATAAPL
- ICAOFQNP
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- APL
- ICAO code
- FQNP
- City
- Nampula
- Region / province
- Nampula Province
- Country / territory
- Mozambique
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 15.1056° S, 39.2818° E
- Elevation
- 440 m (1,444 ft)
- Time zone
- Africa/Maputo (UTC+02:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,000 m (6,562 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 2,000 m6,562 ft | Asphalt |
| 13/31 | 1,565 m5,135 ft | Other |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
8,320 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 55 min
Hanoi (HAN)
8,304 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 55 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
7,959 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 25 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 128.800 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 121.300 MHz |
Air freight to and from Nampula Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Nampula through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Mozambique
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nacala International Airport | MNC | 168 km |
| Tete Airport | TET | 614 km |
| Beira International Airport | BEW | 698 km |
| Maputo Airport | MPM | 1,390 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Nampula Airport?
The IATA code of Nampula Airport is APL and its ICAO code is FQNP. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Nampula Airport located?
Nampula Airport is in Nampula, Nampula Province, Mozambique, at coordinates 15.1056° S, 39.2818° E and an elevation of 440 m (1,444 ft).
How far is Nampula Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Nampula Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 7,959 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 8,304 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 8,320 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 10 h 25 min.
How long is the runway at Nampula Airport?
The longest runway at Nampula Airport is 2,000 m (6,562 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Nampula Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Nampula Airport (APL) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.