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How to get fromMwanza to Rukwaby plane, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Mwanza to Rukwa by plane, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly Mwanza Airport to Mbeya Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane plane MWZ - MBI
    2. Take the taxi from Mbeya Airport (MBI) to Laelataxi taxi
    7h 41m
    $424–1,365

  2. Drive  789.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mwanza to Sumbawangacar car 789.1 km
    16h 10m
    $98–142

  3. Fly Mwanza Airport to Mpanda Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Mpanda Airport (NPY)plane plane MWZ - NPY
    2. Take the taxi from Mpanda Airport (NPY) to Namanyeretaxi taxi
    15h 21m
    $484–915

  4. Taxi to Tabora, fly to Sumbawanga

    1. Take the taxi from Mwanza to Tabora (TBO)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Tabora (TBO) to Sumbawanga (SUT)plane plane TBO - SUT
    6h 33m
    $260–593

Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Mbeya Airport (MBI) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration6hAverage Duration
Ticket$300Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 964.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 41m

What companies run services between Mwanza, Tanzania and Rukwa, Tanzania?

There is no direct connection from Mwanza to Rukwa. However, you can take the taxi to Mwanza Airport (MWZ) airport, fly to Mbeya Airport (MBI), then take the taxi to Laela. Alternatively, you can drive from Mwanza to Sumbawanga in around 16h 10m.

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