Driving from Pemba to Tete
Tete lies 825 km (513 mi) south-west of Pemba, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 12 h 35 min without stops, over roughly 1,007 km (626 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Pemba | Tete | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mozambique | Mozambique |
| Population | 232,932 | 357,000 |
| Elevation | 50 m (164 ft) | 137 m (449 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Maputo) | UTC+2 (Africa/Maputo) |
Where to book car hire from Pemba to Tete
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Staying in Tete
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Common questions
How far is Tete from Pemba?
825 km (513 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Pemba; by road roughly 1,007 km (626 mi).
How long does it take to get from Pemba to Tete by car?
About 12 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Pemba 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.