BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
7,871 km
4,891 miles
ZZU
Mzuzu
Malawi
Distance
7,871 km
4,891 mi / 4,250 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
252°
west southwest

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BKK ZZU
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Mzuzu Airport
IATA Code BKK ZZU
ICAO Code VTBS FWUU
City Bangkok Mzuzu
Country Thailand Malawi
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 5 ft 4,115 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -11.440000, 34.010000

Bangkok (BKK) to Mzuzu (ZZU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) in Mzuzu, Malawi is 7,871 kilometers (4,891 miles / 4,250 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:25 in Bangkok, it's 23:25 in Mzuzu. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,110 feet between the two airports. Mzuzu Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The return flight from Mzuzu (ZZU) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 71° (east 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 Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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