Day trip from Matola to Xai-Xai
Xai-Xai lies 156 km (97 mi) north-east of Matola, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 156 km (97 mi) apart, Xai-Xai is a realistic day trip from Matola: about 2 h 32 min each way by road.
| Matola | Xai-Xai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mozambique | Mozambique |
| Population | 1.2 million | 154,356 |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 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 Matola?
156 km (97 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Matola; by road roughly 191 km (118 mi).
How long does it take to get from Matola to Xai-Xai by road?
About 2 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Matola 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 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.