Mwanza to Kipushi flights
Kipushi lies 1,202 km (747 mi) south-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 2 h 17 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 | Kipushi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tanzania | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Population | 1.1 million | 169,635 |
| Elevation | 1,144 m (3,753 ft) | 1,348 m (4,423 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) | UTC+2 (Africa/Lubumbashi) |
| Nearest large airport | MWZ, 9 km out | FBM, 36 km out |
Clocks in Kipushi are 1 h behind Mwanza right now, so a 2 h 17 min journey lands only 1 h 17 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kipushi
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 Kipushi
Kipushi is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM), 36 km (22 mi) from the centre, whose 10,623-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lubumbashi International Airport | FBM | 36 km (22 mi) | 10,623 ft | 4,295 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kipushi from Mwanza?
1,202 km (747 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Mwanza.
How long does it take to get from Mwanza to Kipushi by air?
About 2 h 17 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 Kipushi?
Kipushi is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Lubumbashi against Africa/Dar_es_Salaam).
Which airports are used for Mwanza to Kipushi flights?
Typically Mwanza International Airport (MWZ) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM).
What currency do I need in Kipushi?
The Franc (CDF).
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.