Matola to Quelimane flights
Quelimane lies 1,008 km (626 mi) north-east of Matola, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 3 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.
| Matola | Quelimane | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mozambique | Mozambique |
| Population | 1.2 million | 349,842 |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Maputo) | UTC+2 (Africa/Maputo) |
| Nearest large airport | MPM, 12 km out | UEL, 3 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Matola
Matola is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Maputo Airport (MPM), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 12,008-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are King Mswati III International Airport (SHO, 86 km).
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 Matola?
1,008 km (626 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Matola.
How long does it take to get from Matola to Quelimane by air?
About 2 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Matola and Quelimane?
No, both are on Africa/Maputo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Matola to Quelimane flights?
Typically Maputo Airport (MPM) to Quelimane Airport (UEL).
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.