KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,136 km
706 miles
ZZU
Mzuzu
Malawi
Distance
1,136 km
706 mi / 614 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
158°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

KGL ZZU
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Mzuzu Airport
IATA Code KGL ZZU
ICAO Code HRYR FWUU
City Kigali Mzuzu
Country Rwanda Malawi
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 4,859 ft 4,115 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -11.440000, 34.010000

Kigali (KGL) to Mzuzu (ZZU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) in Mzuzu, Malawi is 1,136 kilometers (706 miles / 614 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southeast at a heading of 158°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:57 in Kigali, it's 00:57 in Mzuzu.

The return flight from Mzuzu (ZZU) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 338° (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 Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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