Mwanza to Wau flights
Wau lies 1,260 km (783 mi) north-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 22 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 | Wau | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tanzania | South Sudan |
| Population | 1.1 million | 127,384 |
| Elevation | 1,144 m (3,753 ft) | 440 m (1,444 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) | UTC+2 (Africa/Juba) |
| Nearest large airport | MWZ, 9 km out | WUU, 3 km out |
Clocks in Wau are 1 h behind Mwanza right now, so a 2 h 22 min journey lands only 1 h 22 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Wau
Crossing from Tanzania into South Sudan: money changes from the Shilling to the Pound (SSP); traffic switches to the right; the dialling code becomes +211; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
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 Wau
Wau is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Wau Airport (WUU), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wau Airport (regional) | WUU | 3 km (2 mi) | 8,202 ft | 1,529 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Wau from Mwanza?
1,260 km (783 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Mwanza.
How long does it take to get from Mwanza to Wau by air?
About 2 h 22 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 Wau?
Wau is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Juba against Africa/Dar_es_Salaam).
Which airports are used for Mwanza to Wau flights?
Typically Mwanza International Airport (MWZ) to Wau Airport (WUU).
What currency do I need in Wau?
The Pound (SSP).
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.