Chipata to Mwanza flights
Mwanza lies 1,236 km (768 mi) north of Chipata, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 20 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.
| Chipata | Mwanza | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Zambia | Tanzania |
| Population | 327,059 | 1.1 million |
| Elevation | 1,147 m (3,763 ft) | 1,144 m (3,753 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Lusaka) | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) |
| Nearest large airport | MFU, 88 km out | MWZ, 9 km out |
Clocks in Mwanza are 1 h ahead of Chipata right now, so a 2 h 20 min journey lands 3 h 20 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Mwanza
Crossing from Zambia into Tanzania: money changes from the Kwacha 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 Chipata
Chipata is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Mfuwe International Airport (MFU), 88 km (55 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,349 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Mwanza
Mwanza is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Mwanza International Airport (MWZ), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 10,212-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mwanza International Airport | MWZ | 9 km (6 mi) | 10,212 ft | 3,763 ft |
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Staying in Mwanza
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Common questions
How far is Mwanza from Chipata?
1,236 km (768 mi) in a straight line, north of Chipata.
How long does it take to get from Chipata to Mwanza by air?
About 2 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chipata and Mwanza?
Mwanza is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam against Africa/Lusaka).
Which airports are used for Chipata to Mwanza flights?
Typically Mfuwe International Airport (MFU) to Mwanza International Airport (MWZ).
What currency do I need in Mwanza?
The Shilling (TZS).
Where can I stay in Mwanza?
Our booking partner lists 55 places to stay in Mwanza, 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.