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MLA to ZHY: distance & flight time
Malta (Malta International Airport) → Zhongwei (Zhongwei Shapotou Airport)
4,805 mi
7,732 km · 4,175 nm
9h 53m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,805 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 53m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MLA — Malta International Airport · Malta, Malta
- ZHY — Zhongwei Shapotou Airport · Zhongwei, China
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MLA
- GZM · Xewkija Heliport16 mi away
- CIY · Comiso Airport79 mi away
- LMP · Lampedusa Airport107 mi away
- NSY · Sigonella Navy Air Base110 mi away
Near ZHY
- AXF · Alxa Left Banner Bayanhot Airport85 mi away
- LHW · Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport112 mi away
- GYU · Guyuan Liupanshan Airport119 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MLA from ZHY?
The flight distance from Malta (MLA) to Zhongwei (ZHY) is 4,805 miles (7,732 km, 4,175 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MLA to ZHY?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 53m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Malta and Zhongwei?
Zhongwei is 6 hours ahead of Malta.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MLA to ZHY?
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