Kolwezi to Mbeya flights
Mbeya lies 898 km (558 mi) east of Kolwezi, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 54 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.
| Kolwezi | Mbeya | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Tanzania |
| Population | 790,248 | 541,603 |
| Elevation | 1,485 m (4,872 ft) | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Lubumbashi) | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) |
| Nearest large airport | KWZ, 7 km out | MBI, 19 km out |
Clocks in Mbeya are 1 h ahead of Kolwezi right now, so a 1 h 54 min journey lands 2 h 54 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Mbeya
Crossing from Democratic Republic of the Congo into Tanzania: money changes from the Franc to the Shilling (TZS); traffic switches to the left; 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 Kolwezi
Kolwezi is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kolwezi Airport (KWZ), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,741 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
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Common questions
How far is Mbeya from Kolwezi?
898 km (558 mi) in a straight line, east of Kolwezi.
How long does it take to get from Kolwezi to Mbeya by air?
About 1 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kolwezi and Mbeya?
Mbeya is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam against Africa/Lubumbashi).
Which airports are used for Kolwezi to Mbeya flights?
Typically Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) 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.