RIX
Riga
Latvia
7,657 km
4,758 miles
ZZU
Mzuzu
Malawi
Distance
7,657 km
4,758 mi / 4,135 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Riga
Heading
169°
south

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RIX ZZU
Airport Name Riga International Airport Mzuzu Airport
IATA Code RIX ZZU
ICAO Code EVRA FWUU
City Riga Mzuzu
Country Latvia Malawi
Timezone Europe/Riga Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 36 ft 4,115 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 -11.440000, 34.010000

Riga (RIX) to Mzuzu (ZZU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) in Mzuzu, Malawi is 7,657 kilometers (4,758 miles / 4,135 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south at a heading of 169°.

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 Latvia with Malawi. 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 13:51 in Riga, it's 13:51 in Mzuzu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,079 feet between the two airports. Mzuzu Airport sits higher than Riga International Airport.

The return flight from Mzuzu (ZZU) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 354° (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 Riga International Airport (RIX) and Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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