LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
3,942 km
2,450 miles
ZZU
Mzuzu
Malawi
Distance
3,942 km
2,450 mi / 2,129 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
120°
east southeast

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LOS ZZU
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Mzuzu Airport
IATA Code LOS ZZU
ICAO Code DNMM FWUU
City Lagos Mzuzu
Country Nigeria Malawi
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 135 ft 4,115 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -11.440000, 34.010000

Lagos (LOS) to Mzuzu (ZZU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) in Mzuzu, Malawi is 3,942 kilometers (2,450 miles / 2,129 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:04 in Lagos, it's 20:04 in Mzuzu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,980 feet between the two airports. Mzuzu Airport sits higher than Murtala Muhammed International Airport.

The return flight from Mzuzu (ZZU) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 299° (west 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 Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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