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HAN to MWZ: distance & flight time
Hanoi (Noi Bai International Airport) → Mwanza (Mwanza Airport)
5,182 mi
8,340 km · 4,503 nm
10h 38m
estimated nonstop flight time
-4h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
5,182 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 38m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- HAN — Noi Bai International Airport · Hanoi, Vietnam
- 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 HAN
- HPH · Cat Bi International Airport65 mi away
- SQH · Na-San Airport114 mi away
- NEU · Sam Neua Airport125 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 HAN from MWZ?
The flight distance from Hanoi (HAN) to Mwanza (MWZ) is 5,182 miles (8,340 km, 4,503 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from HAN to MWZ?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 38m 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 HAN to MWZ?
Nonstop service on HAN–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 10h 38m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Hanoi and Mwanza?
Mwanza is 4 hours behind Hanoi.
What is the cheapest way to fly from HAN to MWZ?
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Why are some HAN to MWZ fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain HAN–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.