Dodoma to Quelimane flights
Quelimane lies 1,308 km (813 mi) south of Dodoma, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 26 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.
| Dodoma | Quelimane | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tanzania | Mozambique |
| Population | 765,179 | 349,842 |
| Elevation | 1,125 m (3,691 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) | UTC+2 (Africa/Maputo) |
| Nearest large airport | DOD, 2 km out | UEL, 3 km out |
Clocks in Quelimane are 1 h behind Dodoma right now, so a 2 h 26 min journey lands only 1 h 26 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Quelimane
Crossing from Tanzania into Mozambique: money changes from the Shilling to the Metical (MZN); sockets are BS 546, Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +258; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648880 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2807090.
Airports at each end
Leaving Dodoma
Dodoma is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Dodoma Airport (DOD), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,700 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Quelimane
Quelimane is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Quelimane Airport (UEL), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,905 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quelimane Airport (regional) | UEL | 3 km (2 mi) | 5,905 ft | 36 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Quelimane from Dodoma?
1,308 km (813 mi) in a straight line, south of Dodoma.
How long does it take to get from Dodoma to Quelimane by air?
About 2 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dodoma and Quelimane?
Quelimane is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Maputo against Africa/Dar_es_Salaam).
Which airports are used for Dodoma to Quelimane flights?
Typically Dodoma Airport (DOD) to Quelimane Airport (UEL).
What currency do I need in Quelimane?
The Metical (MZN).
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.