DUB
Dublin
Ireland
7,778 km
4,833 miles
MMQ
Mbala
Zambia
Distance
7,778 km
4,833 mi / 4,200 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
140°
southeast

Airport Comparison

DUB MMQ
Airport Name Dublin Airport Mbala Airport
IATA Code DUB MMQ
ICAO Code EIDW FLBA
City Dublin Mbala
Country Ireland Zambia
Timezone Europe/Dublin Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 242 ft 5,454 ft
Coordinates 53.420000, -6.270000 -8.860000, 31.340000

Dublin (DUB) to Mbala (MMQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dublin Airport (DUB) in Dublin, Ireland to Mbala Airport (MMQ) in Mbala, Zambia is 7,778 kilometers (4,833 miles / 4,200 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

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 Ireland with Zambia. 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 20:44 in Dublin, it's 22:44 in Mbala.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,212 feet between the two airports. Mbala Airport sits higher than Dublin Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mbala (MMQ) to Dublin (DUB) follows a heading of 337° (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 Dublin Airport (DUB) and Mbala Airport (MMQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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