NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
1,171 km
727 miles
ZZU
Mzuzu
Malawi
Distance
1,171 km
727 mi / 632 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
196°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO ZZU
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Mzuzu Airport
IATA Code NBO ZZU
ICAO Code HKJK FWUU
City Nairobi Mzuzu
Country Kenya Malawi
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 5,330 ft 4,115 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -11.440000, 34.010000

Nairobi (NBO) to Mzuzu (ZZU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) in Mzuzu, Malawi is 1,171 kilometers (727 miles / 632 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 196°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:26 in Nairobi, it's 14:26 in Mzuzu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,215 feet between the two airports. Mzuzu Airport sits lower than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mzuzu (ZZU) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 16° (north 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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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