AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
7,621 km
4,736 miles
ZZU
Mzuzu
Malawi
Distance
7,621 km
4,736 mi / 4,115 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
149°
south southeast

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AMS ZZU
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Mzuzu Airport
IATA Code AMS ZZU
ICAO Code EHAM FWUU
City Amsterdam Mzuzu
Country Netherlands Malawi
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Blantyre
Elevation -11 ft 4,115 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -11.440000, 34.010000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Mzuzu (ZZU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) in Mzuzu, Malawi is 7,621 kilometers (4,736 miles / 4,115 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southeast at a heading of 149°.

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 Netherlands with Malawi. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:23 in Amsterdam, it's 15:23 in Mzuzu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,126 feet between the two airports. Mzuzu Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Mzuzu (ZZU) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 341° (north 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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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