IST
Istanbul
Turkey
5,887 km
3,658 miles
ZZU
Mzuzu
Malawi
Distance
5,887 km
3,658 mi / 3,179 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
174°
south

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IST ZZU
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Mzuzu Airport
IATA Code IST ZZU
ICAO Code LTFM FWUU
City Istanbul Mzuzu
Country Turkey Malawi
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 325 ft 4,115 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -11.440000, 34.010000

Istanbul (IST) to Mzuzu (ZZU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) in Mzuzu, Malawi is 5,887 kilometers (3,658 miles / 3,179 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south at a heading of 174°.

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 Turkey 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 16:22 in Istanbul, it's 15:22 in Mzuzu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,790 feet between the two airports. Mzuzu Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Mzuzu (ZZU) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 355° (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 Istanbul Airport (IST) and Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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