Mwanza to Luanshya flights
Luanshya lies 1,280 km (795 mi) south 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 23 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 | Luanshya | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tanzania | Zambia |
| Population | 1.1 million | 193,293 |
| Elevation | 1,144 m (3,753 ft) | 1,238 m (4,062 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) | UTC+2 (Africa/Lusaka) |
| Nearest large airport | MWZ, 9 km out | NLA, 22 km out |
Clocks in Luanshya are 1 h behind Mwanza right now, so a 2 h 23 min journey lands only 1 h 23 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Luanshya
Crossing from Tanzania into Zambia: money changes from the Shilling to the Kwacha (ZMW); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, Euro; the dialling code becomes +260; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648868.
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 Luanshya
Luanshya is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA), 22 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport | NLA | 22 km (14 mi) | 11,483 ft | 4,308 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Luanshya from Mwanza?
1,280 km (795 mi) in a straight line, south of Mwanza.
How long does it take to get from Mwanza to Luanshya by air?
About 2 h 23 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 Luanshya?
Luanshya is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Lusaka against Africa/Dar_es_Salaam).
Which airports are used for Mwanza to Luanshya flights?
Typically Mwanza International Airport (MWZ) to Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA).
What currency do I need in Luanshya?
The Kwacha (ZMW).
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.