Driving from Lichinga to Tete
Tete lies 363 km (225 mi) south-west of Lichinga, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 5 h 32 min without stops, over roughly 443 km (275 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Lichinga | Tete | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mozambique | Mozambique |
| Population | 281,341 | 357,000 |
| Elevation | 1,349 m (4,426 ft) | 137 m (449 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Maputo) | UTC+2 (Africa/Maputo) |
Where to book car hire from Lichinga to Tete
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Staying in Tete
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Common questions
How far is Tete from Lichinga?
363 km (225 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Lichinga; by road roughly 443 km (275 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lichinga to Tete by car?
About 5 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lichinga and Tete?
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 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.