Chimoio to Dodoma flights
Dodoma lies 1,460 km (907 mi) north of Chimoio, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 37 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.
| Chimoio | Dodoma | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mozambique | Tanzania |
| Population | 422,046 | 765,179 |
| Elevation | 709 m (2,326 ft) | 1,125 m (3,691 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Maputo) | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) |
| Nearest large airport | VPY, 7 km out | DOD, 2 km out |
Clocks in Dodoma are 1 h ahead of Chimoio right now, so a 2 h 37 min journey lands 3 h 37 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Dodoma
Crossing from Mozambique into Tanzania: money changes from the Metical to the Shilling (TZS); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +255; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805.
Airports at each end
Leaving Chimoio
Chimoio is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Chimoio Airport (VPY), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,874 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Dodoma
Dodoma is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Dodoma Airport (DOD), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,700 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodoma Airport (regional) | DOD | 2 km (1 mi) | 6,700 ft | 3,673 ft |
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Staying in Dodoma
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Common questions
How far is Dodoma from Chimoio?
1,460 km (907 mi) in a straight line, north of Chimoio.
How long does it take to get from Chimoio to Dodoma by air?
About 2 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chimoio and Dodoma?
Dodoma is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam against Africa/Maputo).
Which airports are used for Chimoio to Dodoma flights?
Typically Chimoio Airport (VPY) to Dodoma Airport (DOD).
What currency do I need in Dodoma?
The Shilling (TZS).
Where can I stay in Dodoma?
Our booking partner lists 94 places to stay in Dodoma, bookable on this site.
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.