BLR
Bangalore
India
5,469 km
3,398 miles
MBI
Mbeya
Tanzania
Distance
5,469 km
3,398 mi / 2,953 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BLR MBI
Airport Name Bengaluru International Airport Mbeya Airport
IATA Code BLR MBI
ICAO Code VOBL HTMB
City Bangalore Mbeya
Country India Tanzania
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 3,000 ft 5,600 ft
Coordinates 13.200000, 77.710000 -8.920000, 33.470000

Bangalore (BLR) to Mbeya (MBI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) in Bangalore, India to Mbeya Airport (MBI) in Mbeya, Tanzania is 5,469 kilometers (3,398 miles / 2,953 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 India with Tanzania. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:10 in Bangalore, it's 19:40 in Mbeya.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,600 feet between the two airports. Mbeya Airport sits higher than Bengaluru International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mbeya (MBI) to Bangalore (BLR) follows a heading of 64° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) and Mbeya Airport (MBI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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