Chipata to Moroni flights
Moroni lies 1,170 km (727 mi) east of Chipata, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 15 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.
| Chipata | Moroni | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Zambia | Comoros |
| Population | 327,059 | 74,749 |
| Elevation | 1,147 m (3,763 ft) | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Lusaka) | UTC+3 (Indian/Comoro) |
| Nearest large airport | MFU, 88 km out | HAH, 19 km out |
Clocks in Moroni are 1 h ahead of Chipata right now, so a 2 h 15 min journey lands 3 h 15 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Moroni
Crossing from Zambia into Comoros: money changes from the Kwacha to the Franc (KMF); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +269; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648843.
Airports at each end
Leaving Chipata
Chipata is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Mfuwe International Airport (MFU), 88 km (55 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,349 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Moroni
Moroni is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Prince Said Ibrahim International Airport (HAH), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,514 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Said Ibrahim International Airport | HAH | 19 km (12 mi) | 9,514 ft | 93 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Moroni from Chipata?
1,170 km (727 mi) in a straight line, east of Chipata.
How long does it take to get from Chipata to Moroni by air?
About 2 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chipata and Moroni?
Moroni is 1 h ahead at the moment (Indian/Comoro against Africa/Lusaka).
Which airports are used for Chipata to Moroni flights?
Typically Mfuwe International Airport (MFU) to Prince Said Ibrahim International Airport (HAH).
What currency do I need in Moroni?
The Franc (KMF).
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.