ACC
Accra
Ghana
4,230 km
2,628 miles
ZZU
Mzuzu
Malawi
Distance
4,230 km
2,628 mi / 2,284 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Accra
Heading
117°
east southeast

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ACC ZZU
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Mzuzu Airport
IATA Code ACC ZZU
ICAO Code DGAA FWUU
City Accra Mzuzu
Country Ghana Malawi
Timezone Africa/Accra Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 205 ft 4,115 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -11.440000, 34.010000

Accra (ACC) to Mzuzu (ZZU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) in Mzuzu, Malawi is 4,230 kilometers (2,628 miles / 2,284 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ghana with Malawi. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:58 in Accra, it's 13:58 in Mzuzu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,910 feet between the two airports. Mzuzu Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport.

The return flight from Mzuzu (ZZU) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 295° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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