Private charter between Tete and Quelimane starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
This route runs both ways — Tete (TET) to Quelimane (UEL) and Quelimane to Tete — timed and priced alike.
Tete and Quelimane lie approximately 395 km apart (245 mi / 213 nm) on a direct routing.
From US$8,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Chartering a private jet from Tete to Quelimane (and Quelimane to Tete) ranges from US$8,000 for a turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, up to US$15,500 for a very light jet such as the Embraer Phenom 100EV. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 1h 11m | 1h 04m – 1h 18m | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 57 min | 51 min – 1h 03m | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 11m | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 08m | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 57 min | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 56 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 54 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
What determines the price between Tete and Quelimane? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Tete, Mozambique: Tete Airport.
Quelimane, Mozambique: Quelimane Airport.
| Tete Airport | Quelimane Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | FQTT / TET | FQQL / UEL |
| Longest hard runway | 8,225 ft | 5,905 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 525 ft | 36 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,405 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,306 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,905 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,206 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,705 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,686 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 3,005 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,916 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,905 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,406 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,405 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,486 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 4,705 ft spare |
1,480 km 986 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 2,405 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,206 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,627 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,156 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,705 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,406 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 329 ft spare |
4,600 km 4,106 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 975 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,432 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 1,005 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,906 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 1,213 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,726 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 465 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,906 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 605 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,306 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 1,115 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,906 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 95 ft short |
14,260 km 13,766 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 105 ft spare |
11,112 km 10,618 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 95 ft short |
12,960 km 12,466 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 1,105 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,451 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Guide pricing on Tete–Quelimane is published clearly: US$8,000 – US$15,500. Your confirmed quote is all-in.
Your group travels alone. No strangers, no overheard calls — just your party from Tete to Quelimane.
Travel Tete–Quelimane with your dog, cat or other pet beside you in the cabin. Simply flag it when you request a quote.
Every aircraft and crew we place is from a certified, audited operator. You fly with professionals, not unknowns.
The Tete to Quelimane route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 1h 11m gate to gate over 395 km (245 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Tete–Quelimane departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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