PER
Perth
Australia
8,586 km
5,335 miles
ZZU
Mzuzu
Malawi
Distance
8,586 km
5,335 mi / 4,636 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Australia/Perth
Heading
264°
west

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PER ZZU
Airport Name Perth International Airport Mzuzu Airport
IATA Code PER ZZU
ICAO Code YPPH FWUU
City Perth Mzuzu
Country Australia Malawi
Timezone Australia/Perth Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 67 ft 4,115 ft
Coordinates -31.940000, 115.970000 -11.440000, 34.010000

Perth (PER) to Mzuzu (ZZU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia to Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) in Mzuzu, Malawi is 8,586 kilometers (5,335 miles / 4,636 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 Australia with Malawi. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:08 in Perth, it's 21:08 in Mzuzu. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,048 feet between the two airports. Mzuzu Airport sits higher than Perth International Airport.

The return flight from Mzuzu (ZZU) to Perth (PER) follows a heading of 121° (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 Perth International Airport (PER) and Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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