Antananarivo to Maxixe flights
Maxixe lies 1,376 km (855 mi) south-west of Antananarivo, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 31 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Antananarivo | Maxixe | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Madagascar | Mozambique |
| Population | 1.3 million | 126,408 |
| Elevation | 1,274 m (4,180 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Indian/Antananarivo) | UTC+2 (Africa/Maputo) |
| Nearest large airport | TNR, 14 km out | INH, 7 km out |
Clocks in Maxixe are 1 h behind Antananarivo right now, so a 2 h 31 min journey lands only 1 h 31 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Maxixe
Crossing from Madagascar into Mozambique: money changes from the Ariary to the Metical (MZN); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 546, Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +258; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648880 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2807090.
Airports at each end
Leaving Antananarivo
Antananarivo is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Ivato International Airport (TNR), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 10,171-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Maxixe
Maxixe is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Inhambane Airport (INH), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 4,921 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inhambane Airport (regional) | INH | 7 km (4 mi) | 4,921 ft | 30 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Maxixe from Antananarivo?
1,376 km (855 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Antananarivo.
How long does it take to get from Antananarivo to Maxixe by air?
About 2 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Antananarivo and Maxixe?
Maxixe is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Maputo against Indian/Antananarivo).
Which airports are used for Antananarivo to Maxixe flights?
Typically Ivato International Airport (TNR) to Inhambane Airport (INH).
What currency do I need in Maxixe?
The Metical (MZN).
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.