LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
6,286 km
3,906 miles
MWZ
Mwanza
Tanzania
Distance
6,286 km
3,906 mi / 3,394 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
127°
southeast

Airport Comparison

LIS MWZ
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Mwanza Airport
IATA Code LIS MWZ
ICAO Code LPPT HTMW
City Lisbon Mwanza
Country Portugal Tanzania
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 374 ft 3,763 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 -2.440000, 32.930000

Lisbon (LIS) to Mwanza (MWZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Mwanza Airport (MWZ) in Mwanza, Tanzania is 6,286 kilometers (3,906 miles / 3,394 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

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 Portugal 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 21:00 in Lisbon, it's 00:00 in Mwanza. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,389 feet between the two airports. Mwanza Airport sits higher than Lisbon Portela Airport.

The return flight from Mwanza (MWZ) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 321° (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 Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) and Mwanza Airport (MWZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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