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Mwanza International Airport (MWZ)
Mwanza International Airport is an international airport serving Mwanza (Mwanza Region), Tanzania. Its IATA code is MWZ and its ICAO code is HTMW. It has one runway, 3,113 m long.
- IATAMWZ
- ICAOHTMW
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- MWZ
- ICAO code
- HTMW
- City
- Mwanza
- Region / province
- Mwanza Region
- Country / territory
- Tanzania
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 2.4466° S, 32.9360° E
- Elevation
- 1,147 m (3,763 ft)
- Time zone
- Africa/Dar es Salaam (UTC+03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,113 m (10,212 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 3,113 m10,212 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
8,513 km
Direct flight: ≈ 11 h 10 min
Hanoi (HAN)
8,339 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 55 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
8,285 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 50 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 123.100 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 123.100 MHz |
Air freight to and from Mwanza International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Mwanza through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Tanzania
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kilimanjaro International Airport | JRO | 472 km |
| Abeid Amani Karume International Airport | ZNZ | 814 km |
| Julius Nyerere International Airport | DAR | 852 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Mwanza International Airport?
The IATA code of Mwanza International Airport is MWZ and its ICAO code is HTMW. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Mwanza International Airport located?
Mwanza International Airport is in Mwanza, Mwanza Region, Tanzania, at coordinates 2.4466° S, 32.9360° E and an elevation of 1,147 m (3,763 ft).
How far is Mwanza International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Mwanza International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 8,285 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 8,339 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 8,513 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 10 h 50 min.
How long is the runway at Mwanza International Airport?
The longest runway at Mwanza International Airport is 3,113 m (10,212 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Mwanza International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Mwanza International Airport (MWZ) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.