Mwanza to Bukavu flights
Bukavu lies 451 km (280 mi) west of Mwanza, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 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.
| Mwanza | Bukavu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tanzania | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Population | 1.1 million | 816,811 |
| Elevation | 1,144 m (3,753 ft) | 1,631 m (5,351 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) | UTC+2 (Africa/Lubumbashi) |
| Nearest large airport | MWZ, 9 km out | KME, 8 km out |
Clocks in Bukavu are 1 h behind Mwanza right now, so a 1 h 20 min journey lands only 20 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bukavu
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 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.
Arriving in Bukavu
Bukavu is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kamembe Airport (KME), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 4,921 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamembe Airport (regional) | KME | 8 km (5 mi) | 4,921 ft | 5,192 ft |
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Staying in Bukavu
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Common questions
How far is Bukavu from Mwanza?
451 km (280 mi) in a straight line, west of Mwanza.
How long does it take to get from Mwanza to Bukavu by air?
About 1 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 Mwanza and Bukavu?
Bukavu is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Lubumbashi against Africa/Dar_es_Salaam).
Which airports are used for Mwanza to Bukavu flights?
Typically Mwanza International Airport (MWZ) to Kamembe Airport (KME).
What currency do I need in Bukavu?
The Franc (CDF).
Where can I stay in Bukavu?
Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Bukavu, 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.