The flight distance from Mwanza Airport (MWZ) in Mwanza, Tanzania to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 13,013 kilometers (8,086 miles / 7,026 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Tanzania with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:22 in Mwanza, it's 01:22 in St Louis. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,146 feet between the two airports. St Louis Lambert International Airport sits lower than Mwanza Airport.

The return flight from St Louis (STL) to Mwanza (MWZ) follows a heading of 70° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Mwanza Airport (MWZ) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.