Mbeya to Pemba flights
Pemba lies 895 km (556 mi) south-east of Mbeya, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 54 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.
| Mbeya | Pemba | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tanzania | Mozambique |
| Population | 541,603 | 232,932 |
| Elevation | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | 50 m (164 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) | UTC+2 (Africa/Maputo) |
| Nearest large airport | MBI, 19 km out | POL, 2 km out |
Clocks in Pemba are 1 h behind Mbeya right now, so a 1 h 54 min journey lands only 54 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Pemba
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 Mbeya
Mbeya is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Songwe Airport (MBI), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 10,925-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Pemba
Pemba is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Pemba Airport (POL), 2 km (1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pemba Airport (regional) | POL | 2 km (1 mi) | 5,905 ft | 331 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Pemba from Mbeya?
895 km (556 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Mbeya.
How long does it take to get from Mbeya to Pemba by air?
About 1 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mbeya and Pemba?
Pemba is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Maputo against Africa/Dar_es_Salaam).
Which airports are used for Mbeya to Pemba flights?
Typically Songwe Airport (MBI) to Pemba Airport (POL).
What currency do I need in Pemba?
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.