Driving from Quelimane to Pemba
Pemba lies 670 km (416 mi) north-east of Quelimane, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 10 h 13 min without stops, over roughly 817 km (508 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Quelimane | Pemba | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mozambique | Mozambique |
| Population | 349,842 | 232,932 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 50 m (164 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Maputo) | UTC+2 (Africa/Maputo) |
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Common questions
How far is Pemba from Quelimane?
670 km (416 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Quelimane; by road roughly 817 km (508 mi).
How long does it take to get from Quelimane to Pemba by car?
About 10 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Quelimane and Pemba?
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.