Melbourne to Maxixe flights
Maxixe lies 9,973 km (6,197 mi) south-west of Melbourne, -8 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 13 h 32 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.
| Melbourne | Maxixe | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Mozambique |
| Population | 5.4 million | 126,408 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Melbourne) | UTC+2 (Africa/Maputo) |
| Nearest large airport | MEL, 19 km out | INH, 7 km out |
Clocks in Maxixe are 8 h behind Melbourne right now, so a 13 h 32 min journey lands only 5 h 32 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Maxixe
Crossing from Australia into Mozambique: money changes from the Dollar 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 Melbourne
Melbourne is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Melbourne Airport (MEL), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 11,998-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV, 50 km), Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB, 11 km), Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW, 22 km).
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 |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 9,973 km (6,197 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Maxixe from Melbourne?
9,973 km (6,197 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Melbourne.
How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Maxixe by air?
About 13 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Melbourne and Maxixe?
Maxixe is 8 h behind at the moment (Africa/Maputo against Australia/Melbourne).
Which airports are used for Melbourne to Maxixe flights?
Typically Melbourne Airport (MEL) 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.