GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
6,019 km
3,740 miles
MWZ
Mwanza
Tanzania
Distance
6,019 km
3,740 mi / 3,250 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
146°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

GVA MWZ
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Mwanza Airport
IATA Code GVA MWZ
ICAO Code LSGG HTMW
City Geneva Mwanza
Country Switzerland Tanzania
Timezone Europe/Zurich Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 1,411 ft 3,763 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -2.440000, 32.930000

Geneva (GVA) to Mwanza (MWZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Mwanza Airport (MWZ) in Mwanza, Tanzania is 6,019 kilometers (3,740 miles / 3,250 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 146°.

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 Switzerland 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 10:27 in Geneva, it's 11:27 in Mwanza.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,352 feet between the two airports. Mwanza Airport sits higher than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Mwanza (MWZ) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 337° (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 Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) and Mwanza Airport (MWZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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