Beira to Pemba by bus
Pemba lies 975 km (606 mi) north-east of Beira, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 17 h 44 min including stops, over roughly 1,189 km (739 mi) of road.
| Beira | Pemba | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mozambique | Mozambique |
| Population | 687,764 | 232,932 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 50 m (164 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Maputo) | UTC+2 (Africa/Maputo) |
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Common questions
How far is Pemba from Beira?
975 km (606 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Beira; by road roughly 1,189 km (739 mi).
How long does it take to get from Beira to Pemba by bus?
About 17 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Beira and Pemba?
No, both are on Africa/Maputo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.