CAI
Cairo
Egypt
3,624 km
2,252 miles
MWZ
Mwanza
Tanzania
Distance
3,624 km
2,252 mi / 1,957 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
177°
south

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CAI MWZ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Mwanza Airport
IATA Code CAI MWZ
ICAO Code HECA HTMW
City Cairo Mwanza
Country Egypt Tanzania
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 382 ft 3,763 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -2.440000, 32.930000

Cairo (CAI) to Mwanza (MWZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Mwanza Airport (MWZ) in Mwanza, Tanzania is 3,624 kilometers (2,252 miles / 1,957 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 177°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with Tanzania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:22 in Cairo, it's 05:22 in Mwanza.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,381 feet between the two airports. Mwanza Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Mwanza (MWZ) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 358° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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