CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,318 km
3,305 miles
MWZ
Mwanza
Tanzania
Distance
5,318 km
3,305 mi / 2,872 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
260°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB MWZ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Mwanza Airport
IATA Code CMB MWZ
ICAO Code VCBI HTMW
City Colombo Mwanza
Country Sri Lanka Tanzania
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 30 ft 3,763 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -2.440000, 32.930000

Colombo (CMB) to Mwanza (MWZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Mwanza Airport (MWZ) in Mwanza, Tanzania is 5,318 kilometers (3,305 miles / 2,872 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 Sri Lanka 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 23:02 in Colombo, it's 20:32 in Mwanza.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,733 feet between the two airports. Mwanza Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Mwanza (MWZ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 78° (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 Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) and Mwanza Airport (MWZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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