Mityana to Mwanza flights
Mwanza lies 341 km (212 mi) south of Mityana, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 11 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.
| Mityana | Mwanza | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Uganda | Tanzania |
| Population | 105,200 | 1.1 million |
| Elevation | 1,199 m (3,934 ft) | 1,144 m (3,753 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Kampala) | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) |
| Nearest large airport | EBB, 63 km out | MWZ, 9 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Mwanza
Crossing from Uganda into Tanzania: money changes from the Shilling 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 Mityana
Mityana is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Entebbe International Airport (EBB), 63 km (39 mi) from the centre, whose 12,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body 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
Our booking partner lists 55 places to stay in Mwanza. Of the 31 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (22), and 2 are five-star. Guests have left 1,371 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Mwanza from Mityana?
341 km (212 mi) in a straight line, south of Mityana.
How long does it take to get from Mityana to Mwanza by air?
About 1 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mityana and Mwanza?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Mityana to Mwanza flights?
Typically Entebbe International Airport (EBB) 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.