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LNJ to MWZ: distance & flight time
Lincang (Lintsang Airfield) → Mwanza (Mwanza Airport)
4,850 mi
7,805 km · 4,215 nm
9h 59m
estimated nonstop flight time
-5h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
4,850 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 59m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LNJ — Lintsang Airfield · Lincang, China
- 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 LNJ
- CWJ · Cangyuan Washan Airport52 mi away
- SYM · Pu'er Simao Airport88 mi away
- JMJ · Lancang Jingmai Airport93 mi away
- LUM · Mangshi Airport105 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 LNJ from MWZ?
The flight distance from Lincang (LNJ) to Mwanza (MWZ) is 4,850 miles (7,805 km, 4,215 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LNJ to MWZ?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 59m 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 LNJ to MWZ?
Nonstop service on LNJ–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 9h 59m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Lincang and Mwanza?
Mwanza is 5 hours behind Lincang.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LNJ to MWZ?
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Why are some LNJ to MWZ fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain LNJ–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.