UTA - Mutare Airport

Mutare, Zimbabwe

IATA Code: UTA · Mutare, Zimbabwe

The airport code UTA is the IATA identifier for Mutare Airport. You may also find it referred to as Mutare Airport (UTA).

Mutare Airport (UTA) serves Mutare, Zimbabwe, in the Africa fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.

UTA is the IATA airport code for Mutare Airport, located in Mutare, Zimbabwe. The airport is situated at coordinates 18.9975°S, 32.6272°E. The current jet fuel price in the Africa region is $5.56/gallon as of 2026-05-16.

Current Jet Fuel Price (Africa)

$5.56/gallon

⚠️ Global Fuel Price Surge 2026: Prices affected by 108%

Airport Information

IATA Code
UTA
City
Mutare
Country
Zimbabwe
Timezone
Africa/Harare
Latitude
-18.9975°
Longitude
32.6272°
Type
airport
Fuel Region
Africa

Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from UTA

Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.

Destination Distance Est. Fuel Cost Fuel Surcharge*
VPY - Chimoio 86 km $1,339 $3/passenger
HRE - Harare 201 km $3,129 $6/passenger
MVZ - Masvingo 219 km $3,409 $7/passenger
BFO - Chiredzi 249 km $3,876 $8/passenger
BEW - Beira 255 km $3,970 $8/passenger
GWE - Gwert 294 km $4,577 $9/passenger
TET - Tete 339 km $5,278 $11/passenger
BUQ - Bulawayo 435 km $6,772 $14/passenger
VNX - Vilankulu 437 km $6,803 $14/passenger
BLZ - Blantyre 445 km $6,928 $14/passenger
UEL - Quelimane 465 km $7,239 $14/passenger
KAB - Kariba 483 km $7,519 $15/passenger
TLD - Tuli Lodge 509 km $7,924 $16/passenger
BZH - Bumi Hills 513 km $7,986 $16/passenger
ADY - Alldays 553 km $8,609 $17/passenger
PHW - Phalaborwa 570 km $8,874 $18/passenger
MAI - Mangochi 575 km $8,952 $18/passenger
CMK - Club Makokola 586 km $9,123 $18/passenger
LTA - Tzaneen 587 km $9,138 $18/passenger
FRW - Francistown 589 km $9,170 $18/passenger
HWN - Hwange National Park 591 km $9,201 $18/passenger
LLW - Lilongwe 592 km $9,216 $18/passenger
MYZ - Monkey Bay 599 km $9,325 $19/passenger
LUN - Lusaka 602 km $9,372 $19/passenger
PKW - Selebi-phikwe 604 km $9,403 $19/passenger
CIP - Chipata 605 km $9,419 $19/passenger
INH - Inhambane 614 km $9,559 $19/passenger
HDS - Hoedspruit 619 km $9,637 $19/passenger
FXO - Cuamba 623 km $9,699 $19/passenger
PTG - Potgietersrus 631 km $9,823 $20/passenger
MFU - Mfuwe 642 km $9,995 $20/passenger
WKI - Hwange 647 km $10,072 $20/passenger
ASS - Arathusa 649 km $10,104 $20/passenger
AAM - Malamala 657 km $10,228 $20/passenger
KBQ - Kasungu 671 km $10,446 $21/passenger
SZK - Skukuza 672 km $10,462 $21/passenger
VXC - Lichinga 696 km $10,835 $22/passenger
SXN - Sowa 703 km $10,944 $22/passenger
LLE - Malalane 723 km $11,256 $23/passenger
VFA - Victoria Falls 723 km $11,256 $23/passenger
MQP - Mpumalanga 727 km $11,318 $23/passenger
LVI - Livingstone 730 km $11,365 $23/passenger
DWA - Dwangwa 738 km $11,489 $23/passenger
NLP - Nelspruit 744 km $11,583 $23/passenger
MPM - Maputo 770 km $11,987 $24/passenger
IHC - Inhaca 779 km $12,127 $24/passenger
NLA - Ndola 790 km $12,299 $25/passenger
BBK - Kasane 798 km $12,423 $25/passenger
LIX - Likoma Island 802 km $12,486 $25/passenger
ORP - Orapa 804 km $12,517 $25/passenger

* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.

How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your UTA Flights

Jet fuel typically accounts for 25-35% of airline operating costs. When fuel prices rise due to global events like conflicts or supply disruptions, airlines pass these costs to passengers through fuel surcharges.

Currently, the Africa region has jet fuel priced at $5.56/gallon. This is approximately 108% higher than normal due to Brent crude elevated. EIA Gulf Coast jet fuel at $5.21/gal (2026-05-16). Airlines implementing surcharges globally. IATA reports $175/barrel global average.

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Climate & Weather at Mutare

Mutare has a tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round, typically ranging from 25°C to 35°C (77°F to 95°F). Travelers should expect humidity and potential monsoon or rainy seasons depending on the time of year. Lightweight, breathable clothing is recommended, and staying hydrated is essential when navigating the airport and surrounding area.

Traveler Guide: Flying Through UTA

UTA operates within the African fuel pricing region. Aviation infrastructure across Africa has seen significant investment in recent years, with many airports modernizing facilities to accommodate growing passenger numbers. Travelers should verify visa requirements, vaccination certificates (particularly yellow fever), and currency exchange options before arrival.

Planning Your Trip via UTA

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