CAI
Cairo
Egypt
4,630 km
2,877 miles
ZZU
Mzuzu
Malawi
Distance
4,630 km
2,877 mi / 2,500 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
176°
south

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CAI ZZU
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Mzuzu Airport
IATA Code CAI ZZU
ICAO Code HECA FWUU
City Cairo Mzuzu
Country Egypt Malawi
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 382 ft 4,115 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -11.440000, 34.010000

Cairo (CAI) to Mzuzu (ZZU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) in Mzuzu, Malawi is 4,630 kilometers (2,877 miles / 2,500 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 176°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:48 in Cairo, it's 18:48 in Mzuzu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,733 feet between the two airports. Mzuzu Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Mzuzu (ZZU) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 357° (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 Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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