Day trip from Maxixe to Xai-Xai
Xai-Xai lies 217 km (135 mi) south-west of Maxixe, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 217 km (135 mi) apart, Xai-Xai is a realistic day trip from Maxixe: about 3 h 32 min each way by road.
| Maxixe | Xai-Xai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mozambique | Mozambique |
| Population | 126,408 | 154,356 |
| Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Maputo) | UTC+2 (Africa/Maputo) |
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Staying in Xai-Xai
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Common questions
How far is Xai-Xai from Maxixe?
217 km (135 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Maxixe; by road roughly 265 km (165 mi).
How long does it take to get from Maxixe to Xai-Xai by road?
About 3 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Maxixe and Xai-Xai?
No, both are on Africa/Maputo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.