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BZZ to MWZ: distance & flight time
Brize Norton (RAF Brize Norton) → Mwanza (Mwanza Airport)
4,254 mi
6,846 km · 3,696 nm
8h 48m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
4,254 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 48m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BZZ — RAF Brize Norton · Brize Norton, United Kingdom
- MWZ — Mwanza Airport · Mwanza, Tanzania
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BZZ
- FFD · RAF Fairford10 mi away
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport52 mi away
- OXF · Oxford (Kidlington) Airport13 mi away
- GBA · Cotswold Airport21 mi away
Near MWZ
- GIT · Mchauru Airport58 mi away
- MUZ · Musoma Airport89 mi away
- SHY · Shinyanga Airport90 mi away
- BKZ · Bukoba Airport109 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BZZ from MWZ?
The flight distance from Brize Norton (BZZ) to Mwanza (MWZ) is 4,254 miles (6,846 km, 3,696 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BZZ to MWZ?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 48m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from BZZ to MWZ?
Nonstop service on BZZ–MWZ depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 8h 48m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Brize Norton and Mwanza?
Mwanza is 2 hours ahead of Brize Norton.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BZZ to MWZ?
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Why are some BZZ to MWZ fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain BZZ–MWZ tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.