Distance From Kapenta Airport to Memphis International Airport

The distance from Kapenta Airport () to Memphis International Airport (MEM) is 8354 miles or 13444 kilometers or 7255 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Sumbawanga ( Tanzania ) to Memphis ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sumbawanga and Memphis takes around 19 hours 12 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kapenta Airport, Sumbawanga, Tanzania to Memphis International Airport, Memphis, United States is 19 hours 12 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - MEM

Kilometers		13444 km
Statute Miles		8354 miles
Nautical Miles		7255 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 12 minutes

Kapenta Airport to Memphis International Airport Flight Route Map - to MEM Flight Path

Location of Kapenta Airport & Memphis International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Sumbawanga to Memphis nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Sumbawanga, Tanzania and Memphis, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Sumbawanga, Tanzania and Memphis, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MEM

Time difference between Sumbawanga (Tanzania) and Memphis (United States) is 8 Hours.
Memphis time is 8 Hours behind Sumbawanga.

Location	Local Time
Sumbawanga (Tanzania)	2026-03-15, 19:11:53 EAT
Memphis (United States)	2026-03-15, 11:11:53 CDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Kapenta Airport ( / ) Sumbawanga, Tanzania

Destination

Memphis International Airport (MEM / KMEM) Memphis, United States