LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
3,436 km
2,135 miles
MWZ
Mwanza
Tanzania
Distance
3,436 km
2,135 mi / 1,856 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LOS MWZ
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Mwanza Airport
IATA Code LOS MWZ
ICAO Code DNMM HTMW
City Lagos Mwanza
Country Nigeria Tanzania
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 135 ft 3,763 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -2.440000, 32.930000

Lagos (LOS) to Mwanza (MWZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Mwanza Airport (MWZ) in Mwanza, Tanzania is 3,436 kilometers (2,135 miles / 1,856 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:37 in Lagos, it's 18:37 in Mwanza.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,628 feet between the two airports. Mwanza Airport sits higher than Murtala Muhammed International Airport.

The return flight from Mwanza (MWZ) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 287° (west 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 Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Mwanza Airport (MWZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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