AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
6,636 km
4,124 miles
MWZ
Mwanza
Tanzania
Distance
6,636 km
4,124 mi / 3,583 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
147°
south southeast

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AMS MWZ
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Mwanza Airport
IATA Code AMS MWZ
ICAO Code EHAM HTMW
City Amsterdam Mwanza
Country Netherlands Tanzania
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation -11 ft 3,763 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -2.440000, 32.930000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Mwanza (MWZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Mwanza Airport (MWZ) in Mwanza, Tanzania is 6,636 kilometers (4,124 miles / 3,583 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southeast at a heading of 147°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Netherlands with Tanzania. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:58 in Amsterdam, it's 19:58 in Mwanza.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,774 feet between the two airports. Mwanza Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Mwanza (MWZ) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 340° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Mwanza Airport (MWZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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