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Lichinga Airport

Lichinga · MozambiqueICAO FQLC

Lichinga Airport (VXC) is an airport serving Lichinga, Mozambique, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 13° 16' 26.4" S, 35° 15' 58.7" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 4,505 feet (1,373 meters) above sea level. With 2 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Maputo (GMT+2).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

4,505/ 1,373m

Africa/Maputo

GMT+2

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Airport Details

IATA Code

VXC

ICAO Code

FQLC

City

Lichinga

Country

Mozambique

Elevation

4,505 ft

Local Time

08:31 PM (GMT+2)

Coordinates

Latitude:-13.2740°

Longitude:35.2663°

Popular Routes from VXC

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
APL	Nampula, Mozambique	297 mi	1h 4m	short-haul	122 kg	View
TET	Tete, Mozambique	223 mi	0h 55m	short-haul	92 kg	View

Airlines Operating at VXC

1 active airline serving Lichinga Airport.

Air Mozambique

TMMozambique

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 Lichinga Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Lilongwe International Airport	LLW	Lilongwe	Malawi	171 km
Chileka International Airport	BLZ	Blantyre	Malawi	268 km
Chipata Airport	CIP	Chipata	Zambia	292 km
Mfuwe Airport	MFU	Mfuwe	Zambia	361 km
Chingozi Airport	TET	Tete	Mozambique	359 km
Nampula Airport	APL	Nampula	Mozambique	478 km
Quelimane Airport	UEL	Quelimane	Mozambique	535 km
Songwe Airport	MBI	Mbeya	Tanzania	529 km

Other Airports in Mozambique

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 13° 16' 26.4" S
Longitude (DMS): 35° 15' 58.7" E
Latitude (Decimal): -13.274000
Longitude (Decimal): 35.266300
Hemisphere: Southern / Eastern

Timezone

IANA Timezone: Africa/Maputo
UTC Offset: GMT+2
Current Local Time: 08:31 PM
Elevation (ft): 4,505 ft
Elevation (m): 1,373 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Lichinga Airport?

The IATA code for Lichinga Airport is VXC, and its ICAO code is FQLC. The airport is located in Lichinga, Mozambique.

How many destinations can you fly to from VXC?

There are 2 direct destinations available from Lichinga Airport (VXC) in Lichinga, Mozambique.

What airlines fly from VXC?

There are 1 airlines operating from VXC, including Air Mozambique.

What timezone is Lichinga Airport in?

Lichinga Airport is in the Africa/Maputo timezone (GMT+2). The airport is located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Lichinga Airport?

Lichinga Airport sits at an elevation of 4,505 feet (1,373 meters) above sea level.

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