Bloemfontein to Maxixe flights
Maxixe lies 1,080 km (671 mi) north-east of Bloemfontein, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 8 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.
| Bloemfontein | Maxixe | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Africa | Mozambique |
| Population | 556,637 | 126,408 |
| Elevation | 1,396 m (4,580 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) | UTC+2 (Africa/Maputo) |
| Nearest large airport | BFN, 9 km out | INH, 7 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Maxixe
Crossing from South Africa into Mozambique: money changes from the Rand to the Metical (MZN); 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 Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,396 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul 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 Bloemfontein?
1,080 km (671 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Bloemfontein.
How long does it take to get from Bloemfontein to Maxixe by air?
About 2 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bloemfontein and Maxixe?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Bloemfontein to Maxixe flights?
Typically Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) 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.