Arusha to Uvira flights
Uvira lies 838 km (520 mi) west of Arusha, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 49 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Arusha | Uvira | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tanzania | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Population | 617,631 | 407,092 |
| Elevation | 1,415 m (4,642 ft) | 806 m (2,644 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) | UTC+2 (Africa/Lubumbashi) |
| Nearest large airport | JRO, 44 km out | BJM, 22 km out |
Clocks in Uvira are 1 h behind Arusha right now, so a 1 h 49 min journey lands only 49 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Uvira
Crossing from Tanzania into Democratic Republic of the Congo: money changes from the Shilling to the Franc (CDF); traffic switches to the right; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +243; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804.
Airports at each end
Leaving Arusha
Arusha is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), 44 km (27 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Arusha Airport (ARK, 6 km).
Arriving in Uvira
Uvira is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM), 22 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Gitega Airport (GID, 86 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport | BJM | 22 km (14 mi) | 11,811 ft | 2,582 ft |
| Gitega Airport (regional) | GID | 86 km (53 mi) | 3,248 ft | 5,741 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Uvira from Arusha?
838 km (520 mi) in a straight line, west of Arusha.
How long does it take to get from Arusha to Uvira by air?
About 1 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Arusha and Uvira?
Uvira is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Lubumbashi against Africa/Dar_es_Salaam).
Which airports are used for Arusha to Uvira flights?
Typically Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM); Uvira also has GID.
What currency do I need in Uvira?
The Franc (CDF).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.