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MWZ to GOM: distance & flight time
Mwanza (Mwanza Airport) → Goma (Goma International Airport)
261 mi
419 km · 226 nm
1h 9m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
261 miles nonstop takes roughly 1h 9m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MWZ — Mwanza Airport · Mwanza, Tanzania
- GOM — Goma International Airport · Goma, Congo (Kinshasa)
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MWZ
- GIT · Mchauru Airport58 mi away
- MUZ · Musoma Airport89 mi away
- SHY · Shinyanga Airport90 mi away
- BKZ · Bukoba Airport109 mi away
Near GOM
- GYI · Gisenyi Airport1 mi away
- BKY · Bukavu Kavumu Airport53 mi away
- KME · Kamembe Airport59 mi away
- KGL · Kigali International Airport66 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MWZ from GOM?
The flight distance from Mwanza (MWZ) to Goma (GOM) is 261 miles (419 km, 226 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MWZ to GOM?
A nonstop flight takes about 1h 9m 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 MWZ to GOM?
Nonstop service on MWZ–GOM 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 1h 9m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Mwanza and Goma?
Goma is 1 hour behind Mwanza.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MWZ to GOM?
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Why are some MWZ to GOM fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain MWZ–GOM 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.