GID
Gitega
Burundi
5,842 km
3,630 miles
MXP
Milan
Italy
Distance
5,842 km
3,630 mi / 3,154 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Bujumbura
Heading
341°
north northwest

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GID MXP
Airport Name Gitega Airport Malpensa International Airport
IATA Code GID MXP
ICAO Code HBBE LIMC
City Gitega Milan
Country Burundi Italy
Timezone Africa/Bujumbura Europe/Rome
Elevation 5,741 ft 768 ft
Coordinates -3.420000, 29.910000 45.630000, 8.730000

Gitega (GID) to Milan (MXP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gitega Airport (GID) in Gitega, Burundi to Malpensa International Airport (MXP) in Milan, Italy is 5,842 kilometers (3,630 miles / 3,154 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, 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 Burundi with Italy. 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 11:13 in Gitega, it's 10:13 in Milan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,973 feet between the two airports. Malpensa International Airport sits lower than Gitega Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Milan (MXP) to Gitega (GID) follows a heading of 153° (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 Gitega Airport (GID) and Malpensa International Airport (MXP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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