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Comoros · Grande Comore

Moroni: how to get there and around

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Moroni is the capital of Comoros (Grande Comore), 27 m (89 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Prince Said Ibrahim International Airport (HAH), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population74,749
Elevation27 m (89 ft)
Area30 km²
Time zoneIndian/Comoro (UTC+3 now)
CurrencyFranc (KMF)
Dialling code+269
Driving sideRight
Plug typesEuro, Type E
UN/LOCODEKMYVA
Coordinates-11.702, 43.255
Moroni

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Daylight in Moroni runs from about 11 h 29 min a day in late June to 12 h 51 min in late December (computed for -11.7° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Moroni is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Prince Said Ibrahim International Airport (HAH), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,514 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.

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Common questions

Which airport serves Moroni?

Prince Said Ibrahim International Airport (HAH), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre.

How big is Moroni?

About 74,749 people live in Moroni, across 30 km² (GeoNames and Wikidata).

What time zone is Moroni in?

Indian/Comoro, currently UTC+3.

What currency is used in Moroni?

The Franc (KMF). Traffic drives on the right.

Which cities are near Moroni?

Pemba (329 km), Mtwara (371 km), Mamoudzou (246 km).

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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.