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Driving from Nacala to Nampula

Nampula lies 164 km (102 mi) west of Nacala, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 2 h 30 min without stops, over roughly 201 km (125 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

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NacalaNampula
CountryMozambiqueMozambique
Population239,808770,379
Elevation137 m (449 ft)431 m (1,414 ft)
Time nowUTC+2 (Africa/Maputo)UTC+2 (Africa/Maputo)

Where to book car hire from Nacala to Nampula

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Staying in Nampula

Our booking partner lists 11 places to stay in Nampula. Of the 8 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (6), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 492 reviews in total.

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Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.

Common questions

How far is Nampula from Nacala?

164 km (102 mi) in a straight line, west of Nacala; by road roughly 201 km (125 mi).

How long does it take to get from Nacala to Nampula by car?

About 2 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Nacala and Nampula?

No, both are on Africa/Maputo at the moment.

Where can I stay in Nampula?

Our booking partner lists 11 places to stay in Nampula, bookable on this site.

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.