Mwanza Airport
Mwanza · TanzaniaICAO HTMW
Mwanza Airport (MWZ) is an airport serving Mwanza, Tanzania, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 2° 26' 40.2" S, 32° 55' 57.7" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 3,763 feet (1,147 meters) above sea level. With 4 direct destinations served by 2 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (GMT+3).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from MWZ
Airlines Operating at MWZ
2 active airlines serving Mwanza Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Mwanza Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bukoba Airport | BKZ | Bukoba | Tanzania | 174 km |
| Entebbe International Airport | EBB | Entebbe | Uganda | 280 km |
| Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip | MRE | Masai Mara | Kenya | 258 km |
| Kigali International Airport | KGL | Kigali | Rwanda | 315 km |
| Kamembe Airport | KME | Kamembe | Rwanda | 448 km |
| Kisumu Airport | KIS | Kisumu | Kenya | 329 km |
| Bukavu Kavumu Airport | BKY | Bukavu/kavumu | Congo (Kinshasa) | 459 km |
| Goma International Airport | GOM | Goma | Congo (Kinshasa) | 420 km |
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Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 2° 26' 40.2" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 32° 55' 57.7" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -2.444490
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 32.932701
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- UTC Offset
- GMT+3
- Current Local Time
- 08:35 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 3,763 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 1,147 m
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