Toliara to Lichinga flights
Lichinga lies 1,426 km (886 mi) north-west of Toliara, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 35 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.
| Toliara | Lichinga | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Madagascar | Mozambique |
| Population | 178,725 | 281,341 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 1,349 m (4,426 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Indian/Antananarivo) | UTC+2 (Africa/Maputo) |
| Nearest large airport | TLE, 7 km out | VXC, 5 km out |
Clocks in Lichinga are 1 h behind Toliara right now, so a 2 h 35 min journey lands only 1 h 35 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Lichinga
Crossing from Madagascar into Mozambique: money changes from the Ariary to the Metical (MZN); traffic switches to the left; 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 Toliara
Toliara is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Toliara Airport (TLE), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,562 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Lichinga
Lichinga is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Lichinga Airport (VXC), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,300 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lichinga Airport (regional) | VXC | 5 km (3 mi) | 8,300 ft | 4,505 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Lichinga from Toliara?
1,426 km (886 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Toliara.
How long does it take to get from Toliara to Lichinga by air?
About 2 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Toliara and Lichinga?
Lichinga is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Maputo against Indian/Antananarivo).
Which airports are used for Toliara to Lichinga flights?
Typically Toliara Airport (TLE) to Lichinga Airport (VXC).
What currency do I need in Lichinga?
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.