ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
2,332 km
1,449 miles
ZZU
Mzuzu
Malawi
Distance
2,332 km
1,449 mi / 1,259 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
193°
south southwest

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ADD ZZU
Airport Name Bole International Airport Mzuzu Airport
IATA Code ADD ZZU
ICAO Code HAAB FWUU
City Addis Ababa Mzuzu
Country Ethiopia Malawi
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 7,630 ft 4,115 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -11.440000, 34.010000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Mzuzu (ZZU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) in Mzuzu, Malawi is 2,332 kilometers (1,449 miles / 1,259 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southwest at a heading of 193°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:35 in Addis Ababa, it's 13:35 in Mzuzu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,515 feet between the two airports. Mzuzu Airport sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mzuzu (ZZU) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 13° (north 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 Bole International Airport (ADD) and Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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