# Distance from Kigali (KGL) to Mwanza (MWZ)

> 314 km · estimated flight time 1h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 314 km / 195 mi / 170 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 1h
- **Heading**: 100° (east)
- **Return heading**: 280° (west)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: International (Rwanda) → Tanzania
- **Time difference**: +1h (When it's 20:21 in Kigali, it's 21:21 in Mwanza)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,096 ft (MWZ is lower than KGL)

## Airports

### [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kigali, Rwanda
- ICAO: HRYR
- Timezone: Africa/Kigali
- Coordinates: -1.970000, 30.140000
- Elevation: 4,859 ft

### [Mwanza Airport (MWZ)](https://flightduration.online/airport/mwz-mwanza-mwanza-airport/1ef266de-eefb-62ee-a455-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Mwanza, Tanzania
- ICAO: HTMW
- Timezone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Coordinates: -2.440000, 32.930000
- Elevation: 3,763 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 20:21 in Kigali, it's 21:21 in Mwanza.

## Related

- [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)
- [Mwanza Airport (MWZ)](https://flightduration.online/airport/mwz-mwanza-mwanza-airport/1ef266de-eefb-62ee-a455-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)