KIW
Kitwe
Zambia
6,794 km
4,222 miles
MXP
Milan
Italy
Distance
6,794 km
4,222 mi / 3,669 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KIW MXP
Airport Name Southdowns Airport Malpensa International Airport
IATA Code KIW MXP
ICAO Code FLSO LIMC
City Kitwe Milan
Country Zambia Italy
Timezone Africa/Lusaka Europe/Rome
Elevation 4,145 ft 768 ft
Coordinates -12.900000, 28.150000 45.630000, 8.730000

Kitwe (KIW) to Milan (MXP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Southdowns Airport (KIW) in Kitwe, Zambia to Malpensa International Airport (MXP) in Milan, Italy is 6,794 kilometers (4,222 miles / 3,669 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 Zambia 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 11:25 in Kitwe, it's 10:25 in Milan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,377 feet between the two airports. Malpensa International Airport sits lower than Southdowns Airport.

The return flight from Milan (MXP) to Kitwe (KIW) follows a heading of 158° (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 Southdowns Airport (KIW) and Malpensa International Airport (MXP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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