JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
2,681 km
1,666 miles
MWZ
Mwanza
Tanzania
Distance
2,681 km
1,666 mi / 1,448 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
12°
north northeast

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JNB MWZ
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Mwanza Airport
IATA Code JNB MWZ
ICAO Code FAOR HTMW
City Johannesburg Mwanza
Country South Africa Tanzania
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 5,558 ft 3,763 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -2.440000, 32.930000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Mwanza (MWZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Mwanza Airport (MWZ) in Mwanza, Tanzania is 2,681 kilometers (1,666 miles / 1,448 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 South Africa with Tanzania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:59 in Johannesburg, it's 01:59 in Mwanza.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,795 feet between the two airports. Mwanza Airport sits lower than O. R. Tambo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mwanza (MWZ) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 190° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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