# Distance from Mwanza (MWZ) to Nairobi (NBO)

> 462 km · estimated flight time 2h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 462 km / 287 mi / 249 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 2h
- **Heading**: 74° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 254° (west southwest)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: International (Tanzania) → Kenya
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 21:17 in Mwanza, it's 21:17 in Nairobi)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,567 ft (NBO is higher than MWZ)

## Airports

### [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

### [Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)](https://flightduration.online/airport/nbo-nairobi-jomo-kenyatta-international-airport/1ef266de-ec1d-68ec-a027-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Nairobi, Kenya
- ICAO: HKJK
- Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
- Coordinates: -1.320000, 36.930000
- Elevation: 5,330 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.

## Related

- [Mwanza Airport (MWZ)](https://flightduration.online/airport/mwz-mwanza-mwanza-airport/1ef266de-eefb-62ee-a455-06bb2780ed98)
- [Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)](https://flightduration.online/airport/nbo-nairobi-jomo-kenyatta-international-airport/1ef266de-ec1d-68ec-a027-06bb2780ed98)
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