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MWZ to XIY: distance & flight time
Mwanza (Mwanza Airport) → Xi'an (Xi'an Xianyang International Airport)
5,511 mi
8,869 km · 4,789 nm
11h 16m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,511 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 16m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MWZ — Mwanza Airport · Mwanza, Tanzania
- XIY — Xi'an Xianyang International Airport · Xi'an, China
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 XIY
- SIA · Xi'an Xiguan Airport22 mi away
- IQN · Qingyang Airport114 mi away
- AKA · Ankang Wulipu Airport121 mi away
- HZG · Hanzhong Chenggu Airport127 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MWZ from XIY?
The flight distance from Mwanza (MWZ) to Xi'an (XIY) is 5,511 miles (8,869 km, 4,789 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MWZ to XIY?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 16m 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 XIY?
Nonstop service on MWZ–XIY 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 11h 16m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Mwanza and Xi'an?
Xi'an is 5 hours ahead of Mwanza.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MWZ to XIY?
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Why are some MWZ to XIY fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain MWZ–XIY 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.