Driving from Matola to Quelimane
Quelimane lies 1,008 km (626 mi) north-east of Matola, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 15 h 22 min without stops, over roughly 1,230 km (764 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| 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) |
Where to book car hire from Matola to Quelimane
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Staying in Quelimane
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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; by road roughly 1,230 km (764 mi).
How long does it take to get from Matola to Quelimane by car?
About 15 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. 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.
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.