Flights to Matola
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Matola is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Maputo Airport (MPM), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 12,008-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are King Mswati III International Airport (SHO, 86 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maputo Airport | MPM | 12 km (7 mi) | 12,008 ft | 145 ft |
| King Mswati III International Airport | SHO | 86 km (53 mi) | 11,811 ft | 1,092 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 12,008 ft, MPM can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 145 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Matola
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matola to Johannesburg | South Africa | 442 km (274 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Matola to Durban | South Africa | 455 km (283 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Matola to Lusaka | Zambia | 1,251 km (777 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Matola to Pretoria | South Africa | 428 km (266 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Matola to Soweto | South Africa | 461 km (286 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Matola to Harare | Zimbabwe | 916 km (569 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Matola to Lilongwe | Malawi | 1,341 km (833 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Matola to Gqeberha | South Africa | 1,106 km (688 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Matola to Blantyre | Malawi | 1,162 km (722 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Matola to Soshanguve | South Africa | 440 km (273 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Matola to Pietermaritzburg | South Africa | 454 km (282 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Matola to Nampula | Mozambique | 1,398 km (869 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Matola to Evaton | South Africa | 464 km (288 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Matola to Beira | Mozambique | 723 km (449 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Matola to Bulawayo | Zimbabwe | 758 km (471 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Matola to Benoni | South Africa | 414 km (257 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Matola to Bloemfontein | South Africa | 709 km (440 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Matola to Thembisa | South Africa | 423 km (263 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Matola to East London | South Africa | 899 km (559 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Matola to Vereeniging | South Africa | 459 km (285 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Matola to Boksburg | South Africa | 420 km (261 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Matola to Chimoio | Mozambique | 768 km (477 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Matola to São Paulo | Brazil | 7,859 km (4,884 mi) | about 10 h 50 min |
| Matola to Lima | Peru | 11,303 km (7,024 mi) | about 15 h 14 min |
| Matola to Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 7,553 km (4,693 mi) | about 10 h 26 min |
| Matola to Sydney | Australia | 10,742 km (6,675 mi) | about 14 h 31 min |
| Matola to Melbourne | Australia | 10,030 km (6,232 mi) | about 13 h 37 min |
| Matola to Santiago | Chile | 9,553 km (5,936 mi) | about 13 h |
| Matola to Cape Town | South Africa | 1,614 km (1,003 mi) | about 2 h 49 min |
| Matola to Buenos Aires | Argentina | 8,477 km (5,268 mi) | about 11 h 37 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Matola?
Maputo Airport (MPM) is the closest large airport at 12 km (7 mi). The others, SHO, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is MPM from Matola city centre?
12 km (7 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Matola on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.