Day trip from Xai-Xai to Maputo
Maputo lies 147 km (91 mi) south-west of Xai-Xai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 147 km (91 mi) apart, Maputo is a realistic day trip from Xai-Xai: about 2 h 24 min each way by road.
| Xai-Xai | Maputo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mozambique | Mozambique |
| Population | 154,356 | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 70 m (230 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Maputo) | UTC+2 (Africa/Maputo) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Maputo
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Staying in Maputo
Our booking partner lists 114 places to stay in Maputo. Of the 79 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (53), and 6 are five-star. Across 46 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 16,090 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Maputo
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Common questions
How far is Maputo from Xai-Xai?
147 km (91 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Xai-Xai; by road roughly 180 km (112 mi).
How long does it take to get from Xai-Xai to Maputo by road?
About 2 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Xai-Xai and Maputo?
No, both are on Africa/Maputo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Maputo?
Our booking partner lists 114 places to stay in Maputo, bookable on this site.
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.