MXP
Milan
Italy
9,014 km
5,601 miles
PLZ
Port Elizabeth
South Africa
Distance
9,014 km
5,601 mi / 4,867 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Rome
Heading
166°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

MXP PLZ
Airport Name Malpensa International Airport Port Elizabeth Airport
IATA Code MXP PLZ
ICAO Code LIMC FAPE
City Milan Port Elizabeth
Country Italy South Africa
Timezone Europe/Rome Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 768 ft 226 ft
Coordinates 45.630000, 8.730000 -33.980000, 25.620000

Milan (MXP) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Malpensa International Airport (MXP) in Milan, Italy to Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) in Port Elizabeth, South Africa is 9,014 kilometers (5,601 miles / 4,867 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 166°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Italy with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:19 in Milan, it's 00:19 in Port Elizabeth.

The return flight from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Milan (MXP) follows a heading of 348° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Malpensa International Airport (MXP) and Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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