KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
314 km
195 miles
MWZ
Mwanza
Tanzania
Distance
314 km
195 mi / 170 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
100°
east

Airport Comparison

KGL MWZ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Mwanza Airport
IATA Code KGL MWZ
ICAO Code HRYR HTMW
City Kigali Mwanza
Country Rwanda Tanzania
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 4,859 ft 3,763 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -2.440000, 32.930000

Kigali (KGL) to Mwanza (MWZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Mwanza Airport (MWZ) in Mwanza, Tanzania is 314 kilometers (195 miles / 170 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:25 in Kigali, it's 22:25 in Mwanza.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,096 feet between the two airports. Mwanza Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Mwanza (MWZ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 280° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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