Day trip from Nampula to Pemba
Pemba lies 274 km (170 mi) north-east of Nampula, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 274 km (170 mi) apart, Pemba is a realistic day trip from Nampula: about 4 h 27 min each way by road.
| Nampula | Pemba | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mozambique | Mozambique |
| Population | 770,379 | 232,932 |
| Elevation | 431 m (1,414 ft) | 50 m (164 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Maputo) | UTC+2 (Africa/Maputo) |
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Staying in Pemba
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Common questions
How far is Pemba from Nampula?
274 km (170 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Nampula; by road roughly 334 km (208 mi).
How long does it take to get from Nampula to Pemba by road?
About 4 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Nampula 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.