Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport is a small airport serving Xai-Xai, Mozambique. Its IATA code is VJB and its ICAO code is FQXA. The airport lies at an elevation of 291 ft (89 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 02/20, 5,906 ft (1,800 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- VJB
- ICAO code
- FQXA
- Airport type
- Small airport
- Elevation
- 291 ft (89 m)
- Coordinates
- -24.8929, 33.7530
- Time zone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 5,906 ft · 1,800 m | — | concrete | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MPM Maputo Airport | Maputo, Mozambique | 165 km · 103 mi |
| INH Inhambane Airport | Inhambane, Mozambique | 202 km · 126 mi |
| SZK Skukuza Airport | Skukuza, South Africa | 218 km · 135 mi |
| SHO King Mswati III International Airport | Mpaka, Eswatini | 261 km · 162 mi |
| MQP Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport | Mbombela, South Africa | 272 km · 169 mi |
| HDS Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit | Hoedspruit, South Africa | 279 km · 173 mi |
| PHW Hendrik Van Eck Airport | Phalaborwa, South Africa | 284 km · 176 mi |
| MZQ Mkuze Airport | Mkuze, South Africa | 348 km · 216 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from VJB. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNB Johannesburg | 570 | 354 | 308 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 6,041 | 3,754 | 3,262 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 7,376 | 4,583 | 3,983 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 7,536 | 4,683 | 4,069 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 8,008 | 4,976 | 4,324 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 8,089 | 5,026 | 4,368 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,694 | 5,402 | 4,694 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 8,782 | 5,457 | 4,742 | View route |
| LHR London | 9,126 | 5,670 | 4,927 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 10,720 | 6,661 | 5,788 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 11,190 | 6,953 | 6,042 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 12,971 | 8,060 | 7,004 | View route |
| JFK New York | 13,208 | 8,207 | 7,132 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 14,027 | 8,716 | 7,574 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 15,143 | 9,409 | 8,176 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 17,148 | 10,655 | 9,259 | View route |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport?
The IATA code of Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport is VJB and its ICAO code is FQXA.
Where is Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport located?
Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport is in Xai-Xai, Gaza Province, Mozambique, at -24.8929, 33.7530.
What time zone is Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport in?
Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport uses the IANA time zone Africa/Johannesburg. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport?
The longest runway listed is 02/20, 5,906 ft (1,800 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Maputo Airport (MPM), about 165 km (103 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.