UEL

Quelimane Airport

Quelimane · MozambiqueICAO FQQL

Quelimane Airport (UEL) is an airport serving Quelimane, Mozambique, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 17° 51' 19.8" S, 36° 52' 8.8" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. With 3 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Maputo (GMT+2).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

36/ 11m

Africa/Maputo

GMT+2

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Airport Details

IATA Code

UEL

ICAO Code

FQQL

City

Quelimane

Country

Mozambique

Elevation

36 ft

Local Time

06:26 PM (GMT+2)

Coordinates

Latitude:-17.8555°

Longitude:36.8691°

Popular Routes from UEL

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
BEW	Beira, Mozambique	185 mi	0h 51m	short-haul	76 kg	View
MPM	Maputo, Mozambique	620 mi	1h 40m	short-haul	254 kg	View
TET	Tete, Mozambique	245 mi	0h 58m	short-haul	101 kg	View

Airlines Operating at UEL

1 active airline serving Quelimane Airport.

Air Mozambique

TMMozambique

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route Type	Distance	Economy	Premium Eco	Business	First
Short-haul	800 km	204 kg	326 kg	592 kg	816 kg
Medium-haul	3,000 km	468 kg	749 kg	1357 kg	1872 kg
Long-haul	8,000 km	1200 kg	1920 kg	3480 kg	4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Quelimane Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Beira Airport	BEW	Beira	Mozambique	298 km
Chileka International Airport	BLZ	Blantyre	Malawi	314 km
Chimoio Airport	VPY	Chimoio	Mozambique	391 km
Chingozi Airport	TET	Tete	Mozambique	395 km
Nampula Airport	APL	Nampula	Mozambique	399 km
Vilankulo Airport	VNX	Vilankulu	Mozambique	489 km
Lichinga Airport	VXC	Lichinga	Mozambique	535 km
Lilongwe International Airport	LLW	Lilongwe	Malawi	558 km

Other Airports in Mozambique

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 17° 51' 19.8" S
Longitude (DMS): 36° 52' 8.8" E
Latitude (Decimal): -17.855499
Longitude (Decimal): 36.869099
Hemisphere: Southern / Eastern

Timezone

IANA Timezone: Africa/Maputo
UTC Offset: GMT+2
Current Local Time: 06:26 PM
Elevation (ft): 36 ft
Elevation (m): 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Quelimane Airport?

The IATA code for Quelimane Airport is UEL, and its ICAO code is FQQL. The airport is located in Quelimane, Mozambique.

How many destinations can you fly to from UEL?

There are 3 direct destinations available from Quelimane Airport (UEL) in Quelimane, Mozambique.

What airlines fly from UEL?

There are 1 airlines operating from UEL, including Air Mozambique.

What timezone is Quelimane Airport in?

Quelimane Airport is in the Africa/Maputo timezone (GMT+2). The airport is located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Quelimane Airport?

Quelimane Airport sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level.

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