MXP
Milan
Italy
8,275 km
5,142 miles
SIS
Sishen
South Africa
Distance
8,275 km
5,142 mi / 4,468 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Rome
Heading
167°
south southeast

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MXP SIS
Airport Name Malpensa International Airport Sishen Airport
IATA Code MXP SIS
ICAO Code LIMC FASS
City Milan Sishen
Country Italy South Africa
Timezone Europe/Rome Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 768 ft 3,848 ft
Coordinates 45.630000, 8.730000 -27.650000, 23.000000

Milan (MXP) to Sishen (SIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Malpensa International Airport (MXP) in Milan, Italy to Sishen Airport (SIS) in Sishen, South Africa is 8,275 kilometers (5,142 miles / 4,468 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 167°.

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 Italy with South Africa. 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 14:53 in Milan, it's 15:53 in Sishen.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,080 feet between the two airports. Sishen Airport sits higher than Malpensa International Airport.

The return flight from Sishen (SIS) to Milan (MXP) follows a heading of 350° (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 Malpensa International Airport (MXP) and Sishen Airport (SIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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