HEL
Helsinki
Finland
8,020 km
4,983 miles
ZZU
Mzuzu
Malawi
Distance
8,020 km
4,983 mi / 4,330 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
171°
south

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HEL ZZU
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Mzuzu Airport
IATA Code HEL ZZU
ICAO Code EFHK FWUU
City Helsinki Mzuzu
Country Finland Malawi
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 179 ft 4,115 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -11.440000, 34.010000

Helsinki (HEL) to Mzuzu (ZZU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) in Mzuzu, Malawi is 8,020 kilometers (4,983 miles / 4,330 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south at a heading of 171°.

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 Finland 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 00:25 in Helsinki, it's 00:25 in Mzuzu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,936 feet between the two airports. Mzuzu Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

The return flight from Mzuzu (ZZU) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 355° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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