Beira to Katumba flights
Katumba lies 1,187 km (738 mi) north of Beira, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 16 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Beira | Katumba | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mozambique | Tanzania |
| Population | 687,764 | 108,558 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 1,387 m (4,551 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Maputo) | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) |
| Nearest large airport | BEW, 9 km out | MBI, 51 km out |
Clocks in Katumba are 1 h ahead of Beira right now, so a 2 h 16 min journey lands 3 h 16 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Katumba
Crossing from Mozambique into Tanzania: money changes from the Metical to the Shilling (TZS); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +255; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805.
Airports at each end
Leaving Beira
Beira is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Beira International Airport (BEW), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,874 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Katumba
Katumba is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Songwe Airport (MBI), 51 km (32 mi) from the centre, whose 10,925-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Songwe Airport (regional) | MBI | 51 km (32 mi) | 10,925 ft | 4,412 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Katumba from Beira?
1,187 km (738 mi) in a straight line, north of Beira.
How long does it take to get from Beira to Katumba by air?
About 2 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Beira and Katumba?
Katumba is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam against Africa/Maputo).
Which airports are used for Beira to Katumba flights?
Typically Beira International Airport (BEW) to Songwe Airport (MBI).
What currency do I need in Katumba?
The Shilling (TZS).
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 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.