RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
4,275 km
2,656 miles
ZZU
Mzuzu
Malawi
Distance
4,275 km
2,656 mi / 2,308 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
200°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

RUH ZZU
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Mzuzu Airport
IATA Code RUH ZZU
ICAO Code OERK FWUU
City Riyadh Mzuzu
Country Saudi Arabia Malawi
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 2,049 ft 4,115 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -11.440000, 34.010000

Riyadh (RUH) to Mzuzu (ZZU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) in Mzuzu, Malawi is 4,275 kilometers (2,656 miles / 2,308 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 200°.

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 Saudi Arabia 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 16:58 in Riyadh, it's 15:58 in Mzuzu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,066 feet between the two airports. Mzuzu Airport sits higher than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Mzuzu (ZZU) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 19° (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 King Khaled International Airport (RUH) and Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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