MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
2,717 km
1,688 miles
ZZU
Mzuzu
Malawi
Distance
2,717 km
1,688 mi / 1,467 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MRU ZZU
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Mzuzu Airport
IATA Code MRU ZZU
ICAO Code FIMP FWUU
City Port Louis Mzuzu
Country Mauritius Malawi
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 186 ft 4,115 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 -11.440000, 34.010000

Port Louis (MRU) to Mzuzu (ZZU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) in Mzuzu, Malawi is 2,717 kilometers (1,688 miles / 1,467 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 Mauritius with Malawi. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:40 in Port Louis, it's 15:40 in Mzuzu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,929 feet between the two airports. Mzuzu Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.

The return flight from Mzuzu (ZZU) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 115° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) and Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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