Toliara to Mutare flights
Mutare lies 1,239 km (770 mi) 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 20 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 | Mutare | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Madagascar | Zimbabwe |
| Population | 178,725 | 224,802 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 1,116 m (3,661 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Indian/Antananarivo) | UTC+2 (Africa/Harare) |
| Nearest large airport | TLE, 7 km out | VPY, 82 km out |
Clocks in Mutare are 1 h behind Toliara right now, so a 2 h 20 min journey lands only 1 h 20 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Mutare
Crossing from Madagascar into Zimbabwe: money changes from the Ariary to the Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +263; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25267554 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648901.
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 Mutare
Mutare is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Chimoio Airport (VPY), 82 km (51 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,874 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chimoio Airport (regional) | VPY | 82 km (51 mi) | 7,874 ft | 2,287 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Mutare from Toliara?
1,239 km (770 mi) in a straight line, west of Toliara.
How long does it take to get from Toliara to Mutare by air?
About 2 h 20 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 Mutare?
Mutare is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Harare against Indian/Antananarivo).
Which airports are used for Toliara to Mutare flights?
Typically Toliara Airport (TLE) to Chimoio Airport (VPY).
What currency do I need in Mutare?
The Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG).
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.