Beira to Mutare flights
Mutare lies 247 km (154 mi) north-west of Beira, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 4 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.
| Beira | Mutare | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mozambique | Zimbabwe |
| Population | 687,764 | 224,802 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 1,116 m (3,661 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Maputo) | UTC+2 (Africa/Harare) |
| Nearest large airport | BEW, 9 km out | VPY, 82 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Mutare
Crossing from Mozambique into Zimbabwe: money changes from the Metical to the Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +263; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25267554 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648901.
Airports at each end
Leaving Beira
Beira is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Beira International Airport (BEW), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,874 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Mutare
Mutare is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Chimoio Airport (VPY), 82 km (51 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,874 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chimoio Airport (regional) | VPY | 82 km (51 mi) | 7,874 ft | 2,287 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Mutare from Beira?
247 km (154 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Beira.
How long does it take to get from Beira to Mutare by air?
About 1 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Beira and Mutare?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Beira to Mutare flights?
Typically Beira International Airport (BEW) to Chimoio Airport (VPY).
What currency do I need in Mutare?
The Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG).
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.