Flights to Mutare
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 7,874 ft, VPY handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 2,287 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Mutare
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mutare to Johannesburg | South Africa | 934 km (580 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Mutare to Durban | South Africa | 1,222 km (759 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Mutare to Lubumbashi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 985 km (612 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Mutare to Lusaka | Zambia | 611 km (380 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Mutare to Pretoria | South Africa | 883 km (549 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Mutare to Soweto | South Africa | 950 km (590 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Mutare to Harare | Zimbabwe | 213 km (132 mi) | about 1 h 1 min |
| Mutare to Maputo | Mozambique | 778 km (483 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Mutare to Matola | Mozambique | 778 km (483 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Mutare to Lilongwe | Malawi | 569 km (354 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Mutare to Blantyre | Malawi | 432 km (269 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Mutare to Soshanguve | South Africa | 862 km (536 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Mutare to Pietermaritzburg | South Africa | 1,206 km (749 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Mutare to Kolwezi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,200 km (746 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Mutare to Nampula | Mozambique | 822 km (511 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Mutare to Dodoma | Tanzania | 1,461 km (908 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Mutare to Evaton | South Africa | 975 km (606 mi) | about 2 h |
| Mutare to Beira | Mozambique | 247 km (154 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Mutare to Kitwe | Zambia | 835 km (519 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Mutare to Bulawayo | Zimbabwe | 448 km (278 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Mutare to Ndola | Zambia | 795 km (494 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Mutare to Benoni | South Africa | 918 km (571 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Mutare to São Paulo | Brazil | 8,128 km (5,051 mi) | about 11 h 10 min |
| Mutare to Jakarta | Indonesia | 8,123 km (5,047 mi) | about 11 h 10 min |
| Mutare to Lima | Peru | 11,577 km (7,194 mi) | about 15 h 36 min |
| Mutare to Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 7,801 km (4,847 mi) | about 10 h 45 min |
| Mutare to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 1,528 km (949 mi) | about 2 h 43 min |
| Mutare to Surabaya | Indonesia | 8,708 km (5,411 mi) | about 11 h 55 min |
| Mutare to Brisbane | Australia | 11,777 km (7,318 mi) | about 15 h 51 min |
| Mutare to Luanda | Angola | 2,378 km (1,478 mi) | about 3 h 48 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 Mutare?
Chimoio Airport (VPY) is the closest large airport at 82 km (51 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is VPY from Mutare city centre?
82 km (51 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Mutare 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 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.