MCT
Muscat
Oman
4,705 km
2,924 miles
ZZU
Mzuzu
Malawi
Distance
4,705 km
2,924 mi / 2,541 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
217°
southwest

Airport Comparison

MCT ZZU
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Mzuzu Airport
IATA Code MCT ZZU
ICAO Code OOMS FWUU
City Muscat Mzuzu
Country Oman Malawi
Timezone Asia/Muscat Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 48 ft 4,115 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 -11.440000, 34.010000

Muscat (MCT) to Mzuzu (ZZU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) in Mzuzu, Malawi is 4,705 kilometers (2,924 miles / 2,541 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southwest at a heading of 217°.

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 Oman 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 20:35 in Muscat, it's 18:35 in Mzuzu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,067 feet between the two airports. Mzuzu Airport sits higher than Muscat International Airport.

The return flight from Mzuzu (ZZU) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 34° (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 Muscat International Airport (MCT) and Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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