Beira to Mbeya flights
Mbeya lies 1,226 km (762 mi) north of Beira, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 19 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.
| Beira | Mbeya | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mozambique | Tanzania |
| Population | 687,764 | 541,603 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Maputo) | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) |
| Nearest large airport | BEW, 9 km out | MBI, 19 km out |
Clocks in Mbeya are 1 h ahead of Beira right now, so a 2 h 19 min journey lands 3 h 19 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Mbeya
Crossing from Mozambique into Tanzania: money changes from the Metical to the Shilling (TZS); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +255; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805.
Airports at each end
Leaving Beira
Beira is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Beira International Airport (BEW), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,874 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Mbeya
Mbeya is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Songwe Airport (MBI), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 10,925-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Songwe Airport (regional) | MBI | 19 km (12 mi) | 10,925 ft | 4,412 ft |
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Staying in Mbeya
Our booking partner lists 27 places to stay in Mbeya. Of the 20 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (14). Guests have left 212 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Mbeya from Beira?
1,226 km (762 mi) in a straight line, north of Beira.
How long does it take to get from Beira to Mbeya by air?
About 2 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Beira and Mbeya?
Mbeya is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam against Africa/Maputo).
Which airports are used for Beira to Mbeya flights?
Typically Beira International Airport (BEW) to Songwe Airport (MBI).
What currency do I need in Mbeya?
The Shilling (TZS).
Where can I stay in Mbeya?
Our booking partner lists 27 places to stay in Mbeya, bookable on this site.
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.