BLZ
Blantyre
Malawi
7,498 km
4,659 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
7,498 km
4,659 mi / 4,048 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BLZ ZRH
Airport Name Chileka International Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code BLZ ZRH
ICAO Code FWCL LSZH
City Blantyre Zurich
Country Malawi Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Blantyre Europe/Zurich
Elevation 2,555 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates -15.680000, 34.970000 47.460000, 8.550000

Blantyre (BLZ) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) in Blantyre, Malawi to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 7,498 kilometers (4,659 miles / 4,048 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:32 in Blantyre, it's 10:32 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,139 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits lower than Chileka International Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Blantyre (BLZ) follows a heading of 152° (south 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 Chileka International Airport (BLZ) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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