Mwanza to Gitega flights
Gitega lies 346 km (215 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 12 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 | Gitega | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tanzania | Burundi |
| Population | 1.1 million | 64,904 |
| Elevation | 1,144 m (3,753 ft) | 1,684 m (5,525 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) | UTC+2 (Africa/Bujumbura) |
| Nearest large airport | MWZ, 9 km out | BJM, 68 km out |
Clocks in Gitega are 1 h behind Mwanza right now, so a 1 h 12 min journey lands only 12 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Gitega
Crossing from Tanzania into Burundi: money changes from the Shilling to the Franc (BIF); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +257; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / 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 Gitega
Gitega is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM), 68 km (42 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Gitega Airport (GID, 2 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport | BJM | 68 km (42 mi) | 11,811 ft | 2,582 ft |
| Gitega Airport (regional) | GID | 2 km (1 mi) | 3,248 ft | 5,741 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Gitega from Mwanza?
346 km (215 mi) in a straight line, west of Mwanza.
How long does it take to get from Mwanza to Gitega by air?
About 1 h 12 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 Gitega?
Gitega is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Bujumbura against Africa/Dar_es_Salaam).
Which airports are used for Mwanza to Gitega flights?
Typically Mwanza International Airport (MWZ) to Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM); Gitega also has GID.
What currency do I need in Gitega?
The Franc (BIF).
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.