Driving from Xai-Xai to Tete
Tete lies 989 km (615 mi) north of Xai-Xai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 15 h 5 min without stops, over roughly 1,207 km (750 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Xai-Xai | Tete | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mozambique | Mozambique |
| Population | 154,356 | 357,000 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 137 m (449 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Maputo) | UTC+2 (Africa/Maputo) |
Where to book car hire from Xai-Xai to Tete
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Staying in Tete
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Common questions
How far is Tete from Xai-Xai?
989 km (615 mi) in a straight line, north of Xai-Xai; by road roughly 1,207 km (750 mi).
How long does it take to get from Xai-Xai to Tete by car?
About 15 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Xai-Xai 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.