MWZ
Mwanza
Tanzania
3,390 km
2,106 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
3,390 km
2,106 mi / 1,830 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MWZ RUH
Airport Name Mwanza Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code MWZ RUH
ICAO Code HTMW OERK
City Mwanza Riyadh
Country Tanzania Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 3,763 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -2.440000, 32.930000 24.960000, 46.700000

Mwanza (MWZ) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwanza Airport (MWZ) in Mwanza, Tanzania to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 3,390 kilometers (2,106 miles / 1,830 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 Tanzania with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:31 in Mwanza, it's 22:31 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,714 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Mwanza Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Mwanza (MWZ) follows a heading of 208° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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