Driving from Quelimane to Lichinga
Lichinga lies 537 km (334 mi) north of Quelimane, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 8 h 12 min without stops, over roughly 656 km (407 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Quelimane | Lichinga | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mozambique | Mozambique |
| Population | 349,842 | 281,341 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 1,349 m (4,426 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Maputo) | UTC+2 (Africa/Maputo) |
Where to book car hire from Quelimane to Lichinga
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Staying in Lichinga
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Common questions
How far is Lichinga from Quelimane?
537 km (334 mi) in a straight line, north of Quelimane; by road roughly 656 km (407 mi).
How long does it take to get from Quelimane to Lichinga by car?
About 8 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Quelimane and Lichinga?
No, both are on Africa/Maputo at the moment.
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.